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Release No. 4 | Sept. 19, 2011
COLORADO STATE ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS | ZAK GILBERT, DANNY MATTIE, DANIELLE MARSHALL, NIC HALLISEY
311 MCGRAW ATHLETIC CENTER | FORT COLLINS, CO 80523-0120 | TELEPHONE 970/491-5067 (FAX 970/491-1348) | CSURAMS.COM | COACHFAIR.COM
RAMS LOOK TO REBOUND AT USU Game 4
CSU makes first visit to Logan in 14 years
This week’s notable storylines…
Led by the nation’s leader in sacks, Nordly Capi, the Rams attempt to cor-
ral a talented true freshman QB that nearly led Utah State to victory at the
defending national champion’s house Sept. 3.
Utah State Colorado State
Capi needs one more sack to own the most by a CSU player since Bryan
Save had seven in 2003. With 7½, he’d have the most this century, since AGGIES RAMS
Clark Haggans recorded eight in 1999. Record: 1-1, 0-0 WAC Record: 2-1, 1-0 MW
Ranking: — Ranking: —
As a team, the Rams are in elite company with 4.3 sacks/game, tied for
At home: 1-0 On road: 1-0
fifth in the nation with Stanford. Texas A&M (5.5) leads the country, while Coach: Gary Anderson Coach: Steve Fairchild
No. 1 Oklahoma (4.5) is tied for third. Florida International (5.0), Rutgers Record at USU: 9-17 Record at CSU: 15-25
(4.5) and N.C. State (4.3) join the Rams on the leaderboard. The team is
on pace (52) to shatter its 1982 team record, 44. 2011 leaders 2011 leaders
CSU has a pair of specialists, PR Momo Thomas and KR Derek Good, Rushing: R.Turbin Rushing: R.Carter
ranked in the nation’s top 20. (40-250, 6.2 avg., 4 TD) (34-176, 5.2 avg., 2 TD)
The Rams can win their first two road games for the first time since ‘03. Passing: C.Keeton Passing: P.Thomas
(31-45-0, 379 yd., 2 TD) (68-96-3, 594 yds, 2 TD)
CSU makes its only road trip over a six-week stretch.
Receiving: M.Austin Receiving:C.Gillmore
Kicker Ben DeLine laces up his spikes on his 22nd birthday Saturday. (7-116, 16.6 avg., 1 TD) (13-164, 12.6 avg., 2 TD)
For the first time in CSU history this season, every football
game is available on national or regional television. This week, Inside...
with the contest airing regionally and not outside Utah or por- Media Info ..................................................2 The setting...
week’s game .......................................3
tions of Wyoming, CSU fans’ only option is expected to be This standings ............................................7
MW Date: Saturday, Sept. 24
ESPN Game Plan (pay-per-view). Last week’s game .......................................9 Kickoff: 6:05 p.m. MDT
Taps Sports Bar & Grill in Fort Collins is offering the game for Team notes...............................................10 Location: Logan, Utah
free, and donating 10 percent back to CSU scholarships. Coaches in the press box .........................10
Individual notes ........................................16
Site: Merlin Olsen Field at Romney Stadium
CSU football media contacts Rosters ...............................................18-19 Capacity/Surface: 25,513/SpinTurf
Director/Football SID — Zak Gilbert Depth chart .........................................20-21 Series: CSU leads, 35-30-2
Telephone/E-mail.......970/491-5067; zak.gilbert@colostate.edu Pronunciation guide .................................20
The Last Time...........................................22
Asst. Director — Danny Mattie CSU W-L record breakdown .....................22 Broadcast information
Telephone/E-mail ..........970/491-5050; d.mattie@colostate.edu Opponent schedules/results .....................10 Television — KCSG-TV/ESPN Game Plan
Student assistant — Stuart Buchanan 2011 Statistics .........................................23
DirecTV: Check listings
E-mail ..................................stuart.buchanan@comcast.net DirecTV: Check listings
Student assistant — Nick Frank Comcast Digital
E-mail ...................................nkfrank6@rams.colostate.edu Unavailable
2011 Schedule/Results Comcast HD: Unavailable
DISH Network: Unavailable
Date Opponent Site Time/Final TV Series Notes
Play-by-play: Pat White
S 3 at New Mexico* Albuquerque, N.M. W, 14-10 The Mtn. 34-25-0 N.Capi NCAA record 4 forced fumbles
Color Analyst: Mychal Clanton
S 10 NORTHERN COLO. Fort Collins, Colo. W, 33-14. The Mtn. 17-0-1 CSU 501 yards offense, 242 rushing
Sideline Reporter: ---
S 17 vs.COLORADO Denver, Colo. L, 14-28 FSN 20-61-2 CU seals game with 10-minute, 4Q TD drive
Producer: ---
S 24 at Utah State Logan, Utah 6 p.m. KCSG 35-30-2 First trip to Logan since ‘97
O 1 SAN JOSE STATE Fort Collins, Colo. 2 p.m. The Mtn. 3-1-0 CSU riding three-game series winning streak
Colorado State Sports Network
O 15 BOISE STATE* Fort Collins, Colo. 4 p.m. The Mtn. 0-0-0 Initial MW game in Boise State history
Flagship station: KLZ, 560-AM, Denver
O 22 at UTEP El Paso, Texas 6 p.m. TW cable 24-9-0 Extra non-conference game due to realignment
Internet: CSURams.com/allaccess
O 29 at UNLV* Las Vegas, Nev. 4 p.m. The Mtn. 13-5-1 Rams have won seven of last eight in series
Voice of the Rams: Brian Roth
N 12 SAN DIEGO STATE* Fort Collins, Colo. 4 p.m. The Mtn. 13-17-0 CSU has lost five of last six in series Color Analyst: Kevin McGlue
N 19 at TCU* Fort Worth, Texas 1:30 p.m. CBSSN 1-7-0 Last MW game against Frogs
Engineer: Bob Greenfield
N 26 AIR FORCE* Fort Collins, Colo. 4 p.m. The Mtn. 19-29-1 CSU classes off for week (extra practice time)
D 3 WYOMING* Fort Collins, Colo 12 p.m. The Mtn. 54-42-5 Rams have won five of last six in Fort Collins
All times mountain The Colorado State radio broadcast begins with
*—Mountain West opponent; a pregame show two hours prior to kickoff.
2011 home events — Ag Day/Orange Out (Sept. 10), Homecoming & Family Weekend (Oct. 1), Hall of Fame Game
(Oct. 15), Legends Weekend (Nov. 12), Senior Day (Dec. 3). LiveStats: CSURams.com (GameTracker)
Colorado State Football Media Policies, Information & Services
Welcome…The Colorado State athletic media rela- CSURAMS.com Weekly Steve Fairchild shows
tions office genuinely appreciates your coverage of The official Web site of Colorado State athletics is Television
CSU football, and looks forward to each and every time CSURams.com, featuring the latest news, informa- New in 2011, Head Coach Steve Fairchild will join
it can welcome you to Fort Collins. Members of the of- tion, statistics and rosters for all of the Rams’ 16 Voice of the Rams Brian Roth on the Ram Report
fice, including director Zak Gilbert, assistant directors athletic programs. Rams fans worldwide can also with Steve Fairchild, produced by the award-winning
Danny Mattie and Danielle Marshall, and several stu- listen to the live play-by-play coverage offered by CSU Communications & Creative Services Staff, in
dent assistants, are available to assist with your cov- the Colorado State Sports Network through the In- conjunction with NoCo5. The show is expected to
erage. The office is happy to help you however it can. ternet site (CSURams.com/allaccess). debut on The Mtn. following the first game, and air
Please feel free to contact Zak Gilbert via phone multiple times weekly on NoCo5, the CSU’s local
(970/491-5067) or e-mail (zak.gilbert@colostate.edu) MW Head Coaches Teleconference cable channel, Comcast 11, and CSURams.com.
at any time with questions regarding the media policy. The Mountain West football coaches participate in a Check local listings for availability.
weekly media teleconference on Tuesday Radio
Interviews… mornings. The calls are scheduled every The Coors Light Steve Fairchild Coach’s Show airs
All interviews with any member of the Tuesday during the season, beginning Aug. every Wednesday at 6 p.m., offering insight and in-
football program, including the coach- 30. The call can be heard live via the MW formation on the Rams with the head coach, and
ing staff and student-athletes, must be Web site or by calling the MW communi- play-by-play announcer Brian Roth. The show orig-
coordinated through the athletic media cations office (719/488-4051) for the call- inates from The Beach House Grill, 125 S. College in
relations office. in number. A replay of each teleconference Fort Collins. Fans can attend the show live or call in
Head Coach Steve Fairchild is available either in-per- also will be made available on the MW Web site. with questions by dialing 1-866/888-5449, or e-mail
son or by phone, by appointment through his as- Call schedule (MT) them from CSURams.com. The show airs live on the
sistant, Linda Krier (970/491-7818). 10 a.m. Moderator opens call Colorado State Sports Network.
Telephone interviews with a coach or student-ath- 10:02 a.m. Steve Fairchild — Colorado State
lete should be arranged at least 24 hours in advance 10:12 a.m. Rocky Long — San Diego State CSU media availability...
of the requested session, through the athletic media 10:22 a.m. Troy Calhoun — Air Force
relations office. 10:32 a.m. Mike Locksley — New Mexico Monday, Sept. 19
Phone calls (cell, office or home), text messages or 10:42 a.m. Gary Patterson – TCU 1 p.m. Steve Fairchild weekly press conference,
social media contact (FaceBook, Twitter, etc.) to any 10:52 a.m. Dave Christiansen — Wyoming Hall of Fame Room (south con-
coach or student-athlete are strictly prohibited, un- 11:02 a.m. Chris Petersen — Boise State course, Moby Arena).
less previously arranged through media relations. 11:12 a.m. Bobby Hauck — UNLV 1:30 p.m. Coordinators Larry Kerr (defense), Pat
Media should contact media relations, rather than Meyer (offense) and Larry Lewis
(special teams) available in round-
the individual coaches and/or student-athletes, Weekly football highlights
table format in Hall of Fame Room.
when needing personal contact information, such as TV stations across the country can access football No other coaches available.
phone numbers or e-mail addresses. highlights through DragonFly Athletics, a leading (Players’ day off; very limited availability.
provider of video highlights and content. The Web- Call Zak with requests).
Postgame… based platform provides extensive highlights of MW
All players and coaches must report immediately to football that can be downloaded at anytime through- Tuesday, Sept. 20
2 the locker room before conducting interviews of any out the season. Instructions: 10 a.m. Weekly Steve Fairchild Mountain West
head coaches teleconference avail-
kind. Colorado State does not allow on-field inter- Establish a DragonFly Athletics account at
ability. Contact conference office for
views in the minutes following the final gun. blast.dragonflyathletics.com. Click on “login.” access information (only Steve
Head Coach Steve Fairchild will meet the media, fol- You will be asked, “Are you a media broadcaster?” Fairchild availability that day).
lowing his radio interview, in a designated area. If you don’t have an account, click on “register.” 3:45 p.m. Practice, Moby fields; video opportuni-
When Fairchild is finished taking questions, CSU Select your station from the drop-down menu. ties limited to first few minutes (non-
players and assistants will be made available to Fill in the required registration fields and press the team periods) and will end after team
media upon request. The locker room is closed. “finish” button. stretching.
Post-practice All assistant coaches available after prac-
An e-mail verification will be sent.
tice (Fairchild unavailable). All play-
Injuries… You should then see a list of all video by school ers available after practice.
At all times throughout the calendar year, including throughout the conference.
spring practice, Head Coach Steve Fairchild will All entities downloading highlights must follow the Wednesday, Sept. 21
serve as the sole source for injury information. All MW television policies or access to the Web site will 3:45 p.m. Practice, Moby fields; video opportunities
questions related to injuries should be directed to be revoked. If you have technical questions, please limited to first few minutes (non-
Fairchild. Athletic training staff members will refer contact Javan Hedlund at 719/488-4051. team periods) and will end after team
stretching.
injury questions to Fairchild.
Late-practice Head Coach Steve Fairchild available.
If Fairchild is unavailable, contact the athletic media CSU football pool video Post-practice All coaches and players available; final
relations office. Broadcast-standard video clips (B-roll and sound) are player availability of week.
available to news outlets across the country, as Col-
Photography/videography… orado State has launched a new video download op- Thursday, Sept. 22
Video cameras are permitted to shoot B-roll of prac- tion on the university’s news and information site. The Practice closed to public and media.
tice as early as the first players arrive (usually 20-30 new feature is designed to help members of the media, Post-practice Head Coach Steve Fairchild available as
early as 5:15 p.m. Only assistant
minutes prior to the start), but are asked to stop especially those in television, conveniently and effi-
coaches (no players) available.
filming once the team’s stretching period, usually ciently secure video of late-breaking news.
very early in practice, concludes. Still photographers To access the site and download video, visit: Friday, Sept. 23
should take only tight shots during any 11-on-11 http://www.news.colostate.edu/videos.aspx No availability.
period, and no formations of any kind should be
made public for competitive reasons. Saturday, Sept. 24
CSU at Utah State (6:05 p.m. MDT; ESPN Game Plan)
All times, dates and locations subject to change; please
confirm with the media relations office if possible
collegepressbox.com is the official media website for Mountain West football. Access and download weekly
game notes, quotes, statistics, media guides, headshots, logos and more for the conference and each of its
member schools. Login information will be distributed to accredited media or you can apply for a password by
sending an e-mail to password@collegepressbox.com.
COLORADO STATE FOOTBALL NOTES | SEPT. 19, 2011 | GAME 4 | RAMS AT UTAH STATE
This week’s game — at Utah State
Nation’s sacks leader pads lead: The nation’s sacks leader,
Nordly Capi, is getting another half sack following film review of Saturday’s And in the opposite corner...
game vs. Colorado, CSU learned late Monday
morning. RAMS vs. AGGIES
After CSU coaches brought the change to the Game Notes All-time, overall: 35-30-2
attention of the SID office, CU has agreed to All-time, in Fort Collins: 16-13-1
make the change to the official record. The All-time, in Logan: 19-17-1
play in question was the sack that ended CU’s first possession Saturday, First meeting: Oct. 11, 1902, in Logan;
initially credited fully to C.J. James. Film, however, shows both James CSU won, 24-5
and Capi meeting Tyler Hansen at the same time, so James now will have Last meeting: Sept. 13, 1997, in Logan;
half a sack in the game, and Capi one and-a-half sacks. Capi picked up CSU won, 35-24
a solo sack later in the contest. Last meeting, in Fort Collins: Sept. 10, 1994; CSU won, 41-16
Capi, who entered the week prior to Monday’s change leading the na-
tion with 1.83 sacks per game, now has 2.0 sacks per game, or six total Series streaks: CU has won the last three games, by a combined
sacks in three contests. score of 135-57; three of the last four meetings have been in Logan.
Because the change came late Monday morning, some of the statistics
in this release do not reflect the updated statistics (Capi has six sacks). COACHES CAPSULES
The updated national leaders in sacks: CSU – Steve Fairchild: 15-25, fourth season as head coach
USU – Gary Anderson: 9-17, third season as head coach
Rk Player Pos Cl Gm Solo Ast Yds Total PG Head to Head: (first meeting)
1 Nordly Capi, Colorado St. DL SO 3 5 2 37 6.0 2.00 Against Opponent: (first meeting, both coaches)
2 Tony Jerod-Eddie, Texas A&M DL SR 2 3 0 17 3.0 1.50
3 Vontaze Burfict, Arizona St. LB JR 3 4 0 34 4.0 1.33 Gary Andersen is entering his third season as Utah State head football
Korey Jones, Wyoming LB JR 3 4 0 29 4.0 1.33 coach, after being named to the role on on Dec. 4, 2008, by USU Ath-
Kenny Anunike, Duke DL JR 3 4 0 14 4.0 1.33 letics Director Scott Barnes. Andersen is the 26th head coach in 115
6 Shea McClellin, Boise St. DL SR 2 2 1 17 2.5 1.25 years of Aggie football.
Tyrone Crawford, Boise St. DL SR 2 2 1 11 2.5 1.25 In 2011, Andersen is taking over the defensive coordinator duties as
8 Chase Thomas, Stanford LB SR 3 3 1 35 3.5 1.17 well. Andersen also is on the 2011 USA Today Coaches' Poll voting
Sio Moore, Connecticut LB JR 3 3 1 21 3.5 1.17 committee, marking the second time in three years that Andersen
Nathan Ollie, Ball St. DL SO 3 3 1 21 3.5 1.17 has been a voter, also doing so in 2009.
In his first season at the helm of the USU program in 2009, Ander-
Sacks, team leaders: CSU has 13 sacks as a team, more than the sen led the Aggies to a 4-8 mark, USU's most wins since 2002. The
10 it had during the entire 2008 season, the last time the Rams went to a Aggies finished 3-5 in Western Athletic Conference action, match- 3
bowl. ing the 2008 season for USU's top conference record in its five sea-
The Rams, who matched a single-game team record with nine in the sons in the league.
season-opening win at New Mexico, are on pace for 52 sacks this sea- The 2009 USU offense amassed a school-record 5,272 yards of total
son. The Rams’ year-by-year team sacks, since the NCAA consistently offense. Aggie quarterback Diondre Borel also set a USU individual
began tracking the category in 1982: record for total offense with 3,343 yards in 2009, along with the
school record for fewest interceptions thrown with four. Addition-
44 1982 29 2003 21 1985
ally, running back Robert Turbin earned second-team all-WAC hon-
40 1987 29 1993 19 2005
ors with a school-record single-season 18 total TD's and 110 total
38 1997 28 2000 19 1992
points. Turbin amassed 1,296 rushing yards to become the first
36 1994 27 2006 18 2002
Aggie running back to reach the 1,000-yard plateau since 2001.
33 1999 26 1983 16 2004
33 1998 24 2009 15 1986 Defensive highlights from 2009 included first-team all-WAC line-
backer Bobby Wagner, who led the league and ranked tied for 22nd
33 1995 23 2007 10 2008
in FBS in tackles with 115, a 9.6 per game average. Wagner also led
33 1991 23 1984
the league in WAC only games with 71 stops (8.9 pg).
33 1988 22 2001
32 1990 22 1996
30 1989 21 2010 NOTABLE CONNECTIONS
Gary Anderson was the defensive coordinator at Utah between 1997-
CSU enters this week tied for fifth in the country with 4.3 sacks a game: 2002 and 2004-08, going 5-4 against CSU…USU head basketball
coach Stew Morrill coached the Rams from 1991-98…The parents of
Rank Name Gm Total Yds PG CSU’s Paul Madsen reside in Provo, a two-hour drive from
1 Texas A&M 2 11 61 5.5 Logan…Both teams’ rosters feature a player from Arlington, Texas:
2 FIU 3 15 99 5.0 Byron Steele (CSU) and Walter McClenton (USU)…The Rams and Ag-
3 Rutgers 2 9 48 4.5 gies combine to have four players from Miami, Fla.: Marquise Law for
Oklahoma 2 9 43 4.5 CSU and Quinton Byrd, Rashard Stewart and Tavaris McMillian for
5 Stanford 3 13 114 4.3 USU…Former foes meet again for the first time since their high school
Colorado St. 3 13 69 4.3 days in Aurora, Colo.; M.J. McPeek (Rangeview) and Davis Burl (Grand-
North Carolina St. 3 13 66 4.3 view) are wearing the green and gold, and Terell Thompson (Eagle-
8 Temple 3 12 75 4.0 crest) is in the blue and white…Saturday’s game will feature 41 players
Hawaii 3 12 70 4.0 from California and 30 players from Texas…Dave Baldwin, Utah State’s
La.-Lafayette 3 12 66 4.0 offensive coordinator, held the same title at New Mexico for two years,
Boise St. 2 8 45 4.0 going 1-1 vs. CSU…Kendrick Shaver, USU cornerbacks coach, was a
secondary coach for Northern Colorado…Aggies WR coach Jovon
Bouknight played for Wyoming, seeing the Rams several times.
COLORADO STATE FOOTBALL NOTES | SEPT. 19, 2011 | GAME 4 | RAMS AT UTAH STATE
THIS WEEK’S GAME continued Sacks, single-season: Capi’s six sacks this season, in just three
games, already are the most by a CSU player in a given year since Mychal
Sisson had six in 2009 and Bryan Save had six in 2003.
Team
With one more sack this week, Capi would total more than any Rams
comparisons... defender in a season since Save (SAW-vay) also had seven in ‘03. The
year before, Drew Wood also had seven.
By reaching 7½ or more, Capi would have more than any CSU player
Colorado State Utah State this century, since Clark Haggans used his eight sacks in 1999 to spring
2011 RANKINGS Avg NCAA MW Avg NCAA WAC
board into the NFL.
Rushing Offense . . . . . . . . .133.67 78 7 333.50 4 1
Passing Offense . . . . . . . . .204.33 79 5 208.00 77 6 Most sacks by a CSU player:
Total Offense . . . . . . . . . . . .338.00 89 6 541.50 5 1 Brady Smith 16 1995
Scoring Offense . . . . . . . . . . .20.33 99 7 46.00 9 1 Joey Porter 14 1998
Rushing Defense . . . . . . . . .141.33 71 4 62.00 6 1 Clark Haggans 12 1997
Pass Efficiency Defense . . .113.48 43 1 152.12 105 7 Clint Hjelm 11 1987
Total Defense . . . . . . . . . . . .301.67 31 1 288.50 24 1 Clark Haggans 10 1998
Scoring Defense . . . . . . . . . .17.33 37 1 29.50 90 3 Mike Bell 10 1977
Net Punting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38.00 41 1 50.00 1 1
Adrian Ross 10 1997
Punt Returns . . . . . . . . . . . . .11.73 27 2 15.80 12 3
Kickoff Returns . . . . . . . . . . .25.75 23 3 22.67 51 4 Andy Poremba 10 1982
Turnover Margin . . . . . . . . . . .0.00 T-57 5 -0.50 84 5 Keith Pitts 10 1983
Pass Defense . . . . . . . . . . . .160.33 20 1 226.50 71 4 Brady Smith 9½ 1994
Passing Efficiency . . . . . . . .127.92 71 6 157.35 31 1 Steve Hodge 9 1993
Sacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.33 5 1 3.00 22 2 Eric Schaller 8 1989
Tackles For Loss . . . . . . . . . . .6.67 T-38 2 5.50 75 4 Clark Haggans 8 1999
Sacks Allowed . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.33 77 6 1.50 57 2
Sacks, consecutive games: Capi has a sack in three consecutive
2011 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS & RANKINGS
Rushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Avg/Gm NCAA Conf games, the longest streak by a CSU player in four years.
CSU: Raymond Carter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58.67 - 8 With a sack in a fourth straight contest Saturday at Utah State, Capi
USU: Robert Turbin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125.00 11 1 would own the Rams’ longest streak since Haggans reeled off sacks in
Passing Efficiency (Min. 15 Att./Game) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . five straight back in 1998. Longest CSU streaks in that span:
CSU: Pete Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123.43 68 5
USU: Chuckie Keeton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154.30 33 1 Games Player Dates Opp
Total Offense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Clark Haggans 09/26.98 UNLV
CSU: Pete Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198.33 83 6
USU: Chuckie Keeton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232.50 52 4
10/03/98 at UTEP
Receptions Per Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10/10/98 Tulsa
4 CSU: Crockett Gillmore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.33 - 8 10/17/98 at New Mexico St.
USU: Matt Austin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.50 - 14 10/24/98 TCU
Receiving Yards Per Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Nordly Capi 09/03/11 at New Mexico
CSU: Crockett Gillmore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54.67 - 8 09/10/11 Northern Colo.
USU: Matt Austin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58.00 - 9 09/17/11 vs. Colorado
Interceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Jesse Nading 09/29/07 at TCU
CSU: Dominique Vinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.33 T-79 T-8
Ivory Herd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.33 T-79 T-8
10/06/07 SDSU
USU: None . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- - - 10/13/07 at Air Force
Punting (Min. 3.6 Punts/Game) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Terrance Carter 10/02/04 BYU
CSU: Pete Kontodiakos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41.83 34 3 10/16/04 at SDSU
USU: None . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- - - 10/21/04 Wyoming
Punt Returns (Min. 1.2 Ret./Game) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Clark Haggans 09/16/99 at BYU
CSU: Momo Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11.70 19 2 10/02/99 New Mexico St.
USU: Kerwynn Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21.00 T-5 1
10/09/99 at Fresno St.
Kickoff Returns (Min. 1.2 Ret./Game) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CSU: Derek Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.00 T-18 2
USU: Kerwynn Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22.80 59 4 Momo, Good among top returners: CSU is bidding this season
Field Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to place both a punt returner and kickoff returner among the nation’s top
CSU: Ben DeLine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.33 T-97 T-5 20. That’s the case entering this week.
USU: Josh Thompson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.50 T-29 1 Momo Thomas enters averaging 11.7 yards on 10 punt returns, second
Scoring ....................................... in the Mountain West behind Boise State’s Chris Potter (13.0) and 19th
CSU: Raymond Carter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.00 - T-19 in the country.
Chris Nwoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.00 - T-19
Derek Good is tied for 18th in the nation, and ranks second in the MW
USU: Robert Turbin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.00 T-14 1
All-Purpose Runners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
behind TCU’s Greg McCoy (36.9) with a 29.0-yard average on four re-
CSU: Raymond Carter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66.33 - 19 turns.
USU: Kerwynn Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155.50 28 5
Sacks ....................................... Jackson headlines Hall class: Colorado State will welcome five
CSU: Nordly Capi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.83 1 1 new members to its Sports Hall of Fame during induction ceremonies Oct.
USU: Walter McClenton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.50 - T-6 14, the athletic department and Ram Alumni Athletes Association (RAAA)
Tackles ....................................... announced Monday.
CSU: Mike Orakpo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.33 T-79 3
Six-time Olympic gold medalist Amy Van Dyken, one of the most promi-
USU: Bobby Wagner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.00 T-26 1
Tackles For Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
nent members of the Hall of Fame, will return to emcee the induction
CSU: Nordly Capi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.17 T-5 1 ceremonies. Cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m., and the dinner and program
USU: Bobby Wagner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.00 - T-7 kick off at 6:30.
The Fort Collins Marriott, the home of the Rams, is hosting the celebra-
tion, in conjunction with the football team’s clash with nationally ranked
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THIS WEEK’S GAME continued
Boise State that weekend at Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium. In-
duction ceremony tickets are $50 per person or $500 for a table of 10.
This month in CSU football history
The deadline to RSVP is Monday, Oct. 10. Reservations can be made by
By John Hirn
calling CSU Events at 970/491-4601.
Aggies to Rams: The History of Football at Colorado State University
The 2011 class features Courtney Cox, a former volleyball player; Gerry
Glyde, a former standout in cross country and track; Ray Jackson, a for-
100 years ago – Sept. 4, 1911, Harry W. Hughes reports for his first
mer football star who set CSU’s career record with 20 interceptions; Teri
day of work at Colorado Agricultural College (now CSU) as the new
Klement, a former softball player; and Don (Lefty) Straub, a former base-
Director of Athletics. In the next 42 years, Hughes coaches baseball
ball player.
(three years), basketball (14 years), football (31 years) and track (41
The headliner is Jackson, who started at cornerback for the Western Ath-
years) to build a dominant athletic program at CSU between 1911
letic Conference champions in both the 1994 and ‘95 seasons. His CSU
and 1953. In 1968, CSU names its new football stadium in his honor.
career accolades weren’t limited to the field, as he was named first-team
90 years ago – Sept. 21, 1921, the Aggie Booster Club is formed as
all-WAC in addition to the 1995 College Football Association (CFA) Good
one of the earliest donor organizations in the region. Men from the
Works Team for leadership and community service.
Lions Club, Rotary Club and Commercial Club band together to form
After his time in Fort Collins, Jackson played in the NFL from 1996-2001
the organization. Support comes in the form of all members wearing
for the Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills. After his playing career, he
white pants and ringing cowbells along with closing businesses in
went on to work for the Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he
Fort Collins on game days so that all can support the Aggies. This or-
currently serves as the AFC champion’s director of player development.
ganization is the great, great grandfather of the current Ram Club
that supports CSU student-athletes’ scholarships.
Looking beyond the rivalry game: Colorado State is 2-1 in
75 years ago – Sept. 11, 1936, Glenn Morris Day at Colorado Field
games immediately following the showdown against in-state rival Colorado
in Fort Collins. The former Aggie end, all-conference football player
under Head Coach Steve Fairchild. Overall, since the renewal of the annual
and member of the 1933 East-West Shrine team, is awarded the
rivalry in 1995, the Rams are 9-7 in games following the contest vs. the
name “Greatest Athlete in World” after winning the decathlon in the
Buffs, including a victory at Utah State (35-24) on Sept. 13, 1997.
1936 Berlin Olympics. Morris presents the school with an oak tree
Date Opponent Result
that is to be planted in front of the new student union building. The
Sept. 16 1995 at No. 21 Air Force W, 27-20
tree does not survive but a second generation oak is planted near
Sept. 14, 1996 vs. Oregon L, 34-48
the newly renamed Glenn Morris Field House in 2010.
Sept. 13, 1997 at Utah State W, 35-24
45 years ago – Sept. 8, 1966, the Commission of Higher Education
Sept. 12, 1998 at Nevada W, 26-14
approves the construction of a new 30,000-seat football stadium for
Sept. 11, 1999 vs. Nevada W, 38-33
Colorado State University to replace Colorado Field. CSU Athletic Di-
Sept. 9, 2000 vs. East Tennessee State W, 41-7
rector Jim Williams announces it is like, “Christmas in September!”
Sept. 8, 2001 vs. Nevada W, 35-18
The stadium, later named Hughes Stadium, is completed two years
Sept. 7, 2002 at UCLA L, 19-30
later and opens on Sept. 28, 1968.
Sept. 6, 2003 at California W, 23-21
35 years ago – Sept. 25, 1976, the Rams’ defense holds the Wichita 5
Sept. 11, 2004 at No. 1 USC L, 0-49
State Shockers to 3 yards rushing and only 103 yards of total of-
Sept. 10, 2005 at Minnesota L, 24-56
fense in a 23-3 win at Hughes Stadium. Mike Bell and Al “Bubba”
Sept. 16, 2006 at Nevada L, 10-28
Baker shine in the game, but it is the eight unassisted tackles of Steve
Sept. 8, 2007 vs. No. 10 California L, 28-34
Krum that helps make CSU the leading team in the nation against the
Sept. 6, 2008 vs. Sacramento State W, 23-20
run.
Sept. 12, 2009 vs. Weber State W, 24-23
25 years ago – Sept. 6, 1986, the Rams upset the Buffaloes at Fol-
Sept. 11, 2010 at Nevada L, 6-51
som Field for their first win in Boulder since 1958. Rams running
National polls/Week 4 back Steve Bartalo rushes for one touchdown and 145 yards. Steve
Associated Press USA Today Coaches DeLine kicks three field goals and a Dale Carr interception return for
Rk Team (first-place votes) W-L Pts Rk Team (first-place votes) . . . . . .W-L Pts
1 Oklahoma (37) . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-0 1471 1 Oklahoma (50) . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-0 1463
a touchdown seals the 23-7 victory.
2 LSU (14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 1424 2 Alabama (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 1402 20 years ago – Sept. 28, 1991, CSU wide receiver Greg Primus sets
3 Alabama (7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 1402 3 LSU (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 1373
4 Boise State (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-0 1309 4 Boise State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-0 1212
the all-time record for yards in a game, against Hawaii at Hughes
5 Stanford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 1212 5 Stanford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 1208 Stadium, for a 28-16 homecoming victory. Primus catches 10
6 Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 1170 6 Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 1126
7 Oklahoma State . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 1092 7 Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 1121
passes, two for touchdowns, from quarterback Kevin Verdugo to
8 Texas A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-0 1043 8 Texas A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-0 1033 rack up 256 yards on the day.
9 Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 911 9 Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 966
10 Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1 899 10 South Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 876
10 years ago – Sept. 8, 2001, injuries hit the Rams’ running game,
11 Florida State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1 896 11 Virginia Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 852 including a season-ending injury to star running back Cecil Sapp (a
12 South Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 891 12 Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 851
13 Virginia Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 830 13 Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1 804
benign tumor on the bone of his left heel). But Duan Ruff fills in for
14 Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 781 14 Florida State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1 801 the sidelined Sapp, Rashaan Sanders and Henri Childs, and rushes
15 Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 669 15 Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 670
16 West Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 579 16 West Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 529
for 106 yards in a victory over Nevada.
17 Baylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-0 521 17 South Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 485
18 South Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 496 18 Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 464
19 Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 402 19 Baylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-0 391
20 TCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1 273 20 TCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1 310
21 Clemson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 272 21 Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 243
22 Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 266 22 Clemson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 181
23 USC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 260 23 Michigan State . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1 119 Aggies to Rams, the first definitive publication on the
24 Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 106 24 Georgia Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 118
25 Georgia Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 59 25 North Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-0 99
rich history of football at Colorado State University, is
Dropped from rankings: Michigan State 15, Ohio Dropped from rankings: Ohio State 16, Arizona State still available in the CSU and Rams bookstores.
State 17, Auburn 21, Arizona State 22, Mississippi 18, Auburn 19, Mississippi State 25
State 25
The book, which contains countless pictures, stories and
Others receiving votes: Ohio State 92, Illinois 90, information spanning every era of CSU football history,
Others receiving votes: Michigan State 42, Auburn Houston 60, Miami (FL) 39, Iowa State 27, Missouri
29, Houston 25, Miami (FL) 23, Iowa State 19, Utah 22, California 21, Penn State 19, Utah 17, Arizona
is the life’s passion of author John Hirn. A CSU grad-
19, Ohio State 16, Maryland 15, Mississippi State 14, State 16, Auburn 14, San Diego State 14, Florida In- uate, Hirn is unselfishly donating 80 percent of net prof-
Missouri 10, Arizona State 9, San Diego State 8, Van- ternational 11, Vanderbilt 11, Mississippi State 8,
derbilt 8, Notre Dame 8, Georgia 7, Florida Interna- Tennessee 5, Texas Tech 3, Notre Dame 3, Washing-
its to the university’s Athletic General Scholarship Fund,
tional 4, California 3, Navy 3, North Carolina 2, ton 3, Ohio 2, Northwestern 1 so readers can help future Rams continue the tradition of
Tennessee 2
2011 CSU opponents in bold
excellence at Colorado State.
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THIS WEEK’S GAME continued
Two for the road: Colorado State opened What to look for… CSU QuickFacts
the 2011 season with a 14-10 victory at New Mex-
ico on Sept. 3, and looks to improve its road mark K Ben DeLine on CSU’s career charts: Colorado State University
Needs six FG to pass No. 5 Jon Poole (38, 1980-83), Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fort Collins, Colo. 80523
to 2-0 against the Utah State Aggies on Saturday. 10 to pass his dad, No. 4 Steve DeLine (42, 1984- Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26,735
A Rams victory would make the 2011 squad the 86), 13 to pass both No. 2 kickers, Mike Brown (45, Nickname, Colors . . . . . . . . .Rams, Forest Green & Gold
first team to win its first two true road games 1988-91) and Jason Smith (2005-08), and 19 to Stadium . . . . . . .Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium
pass all-time leader Jeff Babcock (51, 2002-04). De- Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32,500
since the 2003 squad. Led by two-time Moun- Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mountain West
tain West Offensive Player of the Year Bradlee Line enters at No. 6 with 33.
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Anthony A. Frank
Entered the season as the sixth-most accurate kicker
Van Pelt, the Rams defeated the Cal Bears, 23- in CSU annals (33-for-46, .717), trailing predecessor
Director of Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul Kowalczyk
Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steve Fairchild
21, on Sept 6, 2003, at Memorial Stadium in Jason Smith (45-for-58, .776; 2005-08), Derek Career Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-25, fourth season
Berkeley. Franz (.757), Jeff Babcock (.750) and Steve DeLine, Office Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .970/491-6131
After four consecutive home games, the Rams his dad (.724). Offensive Formation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Multiple
returned to the road to capture a 58-13 victory Defensive Formation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
S Ivory Herd: 2010 Record/MWC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9/2-6 (6th)
over the BYU Cougars at LaVell Edwards Sta- Has not missed a game in his college career, having 2010 Total Lettermen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
dium in Provo, Utah, on Oct. 8, 2003. played in all 40 since the beginning of ‘08. Lettermen Returning/Lost in 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . .41/22
Has started 15 straight, and 20 of the past 21, dat- Starters Returning (O/D) in 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . 12 (6/6)
ing to Oct. 17, 2009. 2010 Starters Lost (O/D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 (4/5)
Taps is top destination Saturday:
CSU is on the road this week and the game is ex- Athletic Media Relations
DT Nuku Latu:
pected to only be available outside Utah on a pay- Has not missed a game in his college career, having
Director/Football Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Zak Gilbert
per-view basis, on ESPN Game Plan. Office phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .970/491-5067
played in all 40 since the beginning of ‘08.
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .zak.gilbert@colostate.edu
But fans in Fort Collins have an excellent option FAX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .970/491-1348
to watch the game: Taps Sports Bar and Grill. LB Mychal Sisson: Press Box Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .970/491-8100, 8111
On CSU’s career list, needs two tackles to pass No. Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSURams.com
Taps, located at 165 Boardwalk Drive in Fort
12 Steve Krum (304, 1974-76), nine to pass No. 11
Collins, will air the 6 p.m. game for free for any Erik Olson (311, 1996-99), 10 to pass No. 10 Jeff General Information
fans who want to come and just have a great Horinek (312, 2005-08), 15 to pass No. 9 Eric First Year of Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1893
time at the official CSU watch party. Tippeconnic (317, 1987-90), 19 to pass No. 8 Gary All-Time Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .476-528-33 (.475)
And that’s not all. The venue also will donate 10 Thompson (321, 1985-89), 34 to pass No. 7 Kevin Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241-185-11 (.564)
McLain (336, 1974-75), 37 to pass No. 6 Brian Away . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223-327-22 (.409)
percent of its sales on food and beverage to Hughes Stadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123-98-2 (.556)
Schneider (339, 1990-93), 68 to pass No. 5 Rick
CSU’s Athletic General Scholarship Fund, help- Crowell (370, 1996-2000), 83 to pass No. 4 Nate Conference Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
ing the Rams pay for student-athlete scholar- Kvamme (385, 1995-98) and 100 to pass No. 3 Ron Last Championship . . . . . . . . . . . .2002, Mountain West
Bowl Appearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 (5-7)
ships. Cortell (402, 1985-88). Sisson enters at No. 13 with
First Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan. 1, 1949
Taps is the official Fort Collins watch party 303.
Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Raisin Bowl (Fresno, Calif.)
venue for all road CSU football games. On CSU’s career list, needs one sack to pass No. 12 Result . . . . . . . . . . . .Occidental 21, Colorado A&M 20
Paul Hanks, 1½ to pass No. 11 Tommie Hill, four to Last Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2008
6 The Utah State game is being produced by pass No. 10 Sean Moran, five to pass No. 9 Terry Bowl . . . . . . . .New Mexico Bowl (Albuquerque, N.M.)
KCSG-TV in Utah. Unrein, six to pass No. 7 Eric Schaller and Robert Result . . . . . . . . . .Colorado State 40, Fresno State 35
Chirico, seven to pass No. 6 Steve Hodge, and eight
Home stretch: This week’s trip to Utah to pass No. 5 Joey Porter. Sisson enters at No. 13 Coaching & Support Staff
with 12½. Larry Kerr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Head Coach/
marks the only time CSU will leave the state over Defensive Coordinator
Until Sept. 17, had not missed a game in his college
a six-week stretch. Since the season-opening con- career, having played in all 39 since the beginning Bernard Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Linebackers
ference win at New Mexico, the Rams hosted of ‘08. Tim Duffie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Secondary
Northern Colorado (Sept. 10) and played a neu- Anthoney Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tight Ends
Larry Lewis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Associate Head Coach/
tral-site game against Colorado in Denver. Follow- CB Momo Thomas: Special Teams Coordinator & Running Backs Coach
With one INT, will become the first CSU player since
ing the Utah State trip, CSU will host San Jose Pat Meyer . . . . . . .Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line
Erik Olson (1996-99) with a pick in four consecutive
State (Oct. 1), take its first of two byes, then host Todd Stroud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive Line
seasons. Daren Wilkinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quarterbacks
Boise State (Oct. 15) before traveling to UTEP Tom Ehlers . . . . . . . . . . .Director of Football Operations
(Oct. 22). QB Pete Thomas on CSU’s career charts: Darrell Ballard . . . . . . . . . . . .Graduate Assistant/Offense
Enters the week as the program’s all-time leader in Nick Oppenneer . . . . . . . . . .Graduate Assistant/Defense
completion percentage (.659). Phil Serchia . . . . . . . . . . .Technical Intern/Offensive Line
Familiar foe: Saturday’s game against Utah
Needs 668 passing yards to eclipse No. 10 Mark Trevor Wikre . . . . . . . . . .Technical Intern/Defensive Line
State marks the 68th between the Rams and the Driscoll (3,923), 2,145 to top No. 9 Scooter Molan- Nick Eaton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quality Control/Offense
Aggies. The only opponents on CSU’s 2011 sched- der (5,400), 2,379 to pass No. 8 Matt Newton Joe Morris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quality Control/Defense
ule that the Rams have faced more are rivals Col- (5,634) and 2,413 to eclipse No. 7 Justin Holland. Mike Pagnotta . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quality Control/Defense
Thomas enters with 3,256. Marcie Johnston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Admin. Asst.
orado (83rd meeting last Saturday) and Wyoming Linda Krier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Admin. Asst.
Needs just 175 completions to leap into third place,
(112th meeting on Dec. 3). The Rams are 35-30- Greg Scanlan . . . . .Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
passing Caleb Hanie (495). Thomas enters with 321.
2 in the previous 67 matchups against Utah State. Needs 1,558 passing yards to break Kelly Stouffer’s
Terry DeZeeuw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Athletic Trainer
Colorado State has won three straight in the se- Kris Young . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Equipment Manager
1984 single-season sophomore record (2,151).
Jeff Dotson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Video Coordinator
ries, picking up victories over the Aggies in Steve McDonnell . . . . .Assistant AD/Academic Services
1994 (41-16 in Fort Collins), 1995 (59-17 in
Logan) and 1997 (35-24 in Logan).
The first matchup between CSU and Utah State
dates all the way back to 1902 season, a 24-5
CSU victory in Logan. It is CSU’s fourth-oldest
series against a current NCAA Division I foot-
ball opponent, trailing only Colorado (1893 first
meeting), Northern Colorado (1893) and
Wyoming (1899).
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THIS WEEK’S GAME continued
First of two vs. WAC: Saturday’s matchup against Utah State marks
the first of two consecutive matchups against members of the Western USU-CSU series history
Athletic Conference. San Jose State travels to Fort Collins Oct. 1 to take on
the Rams on Homecoming and Family Weekend at Sonny Lubick Field at By John Hirn
Hughes Stadium. ColoradoAggies.com
Aggies with Colorado ties: Utah State’s roster features two play- The Colorado Aggies and Utah Aggies first met on Oct. 11, 1902,
ers that hail from the state of Colorado. Senior WR Eric Moats is a prod- in a 24-5 Colorado Aggies win. Utah State is one of four schools
uct of ThunderRidge High School in Highlands Ranch, Colo., where he on the CSU schedule in 2011that first played CSU more than 100
played alongside current Rams Zach Tiedgen, Chris Nwoke and Ken Hul- years ago. The others are UNC, CU and Wyoming.
bert. Aggies junior CB Terell Thompson is from Aurora, Colo., and gradu- The “Utags” and Colorado Aggies played some fierce games in
ated from Eaglecrest High School. the 1920s, consistently battling for the conference championship.
From 1927-29, every game was decided by less than a touch-
Rams from the Beehive State: Colorado State’s roster features down.
just one player form the state of Utah in senior OL Paul Madsen. Madsen’s The stadiums at Utah State and Colorado State are both named
hometown is Provo, approximately 125 miles south of Logan, Utah. after long-time coaches from their respective schools. Utah State
plays at Romney Stadium, named after E.L. “Dick” Romney, who
Happy birthday: Colorado State senior K Ben DeLine turns 22 on Sat- coached at USU from 1919-48 and was later commissioner of the
urday when the Rams take on the Aggies. DeLine, a native of Steamboat Skyline Conference. Colorado State plays at Hughes Stadium,
Springs, Colo., was born Sept. 24, 1989, in Denver, Colo. His father, Steve named after Harry W. Hughes, who coached from 1911-41. Both
DeLine, was the Rams’ placekicker from 1984-86, and his mother, Karen stadiums were opened in 1968, just two weeks apart.
is also a graduate of Colorado State University. The 2011 game marks the 68th time the two schools have met,
making the Utah Aggies fifth on the all-time list of teams CSU has
Last meeting: CSU last met Utah State 14 years ago, in Game 3 of the played against. In 2012 when the Aggies play in Fort Collins, they
1997 season, a Sept. 13 clash at Romney Stadium. The Rams won, 35-24. will tie BYU for No. 4 on that CSU list of most-frequent opponents.
CSU entered the game ranked 25th in the AP poll, against upset-minded
Utah State.
Behind Kevin McDougal (22 carries, 104 yards, two TDs) and the re-
ceiving and return magic of Geoff Turner (303 all-purpose yards), the
Rams got what they needed offensively. CSU scored in every quarter. First drive is critical: In seven of the last nine games in which the
Defensively, CSU limited the Aggies to 373 total yards. Rams have pierced the end zone on their game-opening drive, CSU has
The Rams rebounded from a 31-21 loss at Colorado the previous week, parlayed that score into an eventual victory. The only losses in that stretch
en route to a WAC title and a Holiday Bowl victory over Missouri. were at New Mexico, Nov. 21, 2009, and Sept. 17 vs. Colorado.
Overall, the Rams are 7-5 under Fairchild when scoring a TD on their
Best against the nation: UNC is the only opponent in the nation game-opening drive (wins vs. Houston and Fresno State in 2008, at CU
7
to whom the Rams have never lost while playing at least nine games. Top and vs. Weber State in 2009, and vs. UNLV and UNM in 2010; losses vs.
series winning percentages in CSU history: TCU, at Utah and at Air Force in 2008, loss at UNM in 2009).
Opponent W L T Pct In each of the Rams’ three wins last season, they had at least 14 points
Northern Colorado 17 0 1 .972 headed into the locker room. When scoring less than 14 points in the
New Mexico State 8 1 0 .889 first two quarters last year, CSU was 0-9.
Nevada 9 2 0 .818
UTEP 24 9 0 .727 Halftime lead: CSU under Steve Fairchild is 9-2 with a scoreboard
UNLV 13 5 1 .711 advantage heading into the locker room. The Rams are 4-1 in such games
Pacific 7 3 0 .700 within their conference. Overall, they’ve won four straight.
Montana 10 6 0 .625
Colorado Mines 27 16 2 .622
New Mexico 34 25 0 .576
Wyoming 54 42 5 .559
Utah State 35 30 2 .537
The big 3-0: The Rams are 9-1 under Steve Fairchild when scoring 30-
or-more points, their only loss a 45-42 shootout at home against No. 17
BYU on Nov. 1, 2008.
Non-conference: The Rams have won six of their last 11 and eight
of their last 14 non-conference games. They’re 8-7 overall under Head
Coach Steve Fairchild in games outside the Mountain West.
That record includes four impressive wins, the 2009 landmark win at
Colorado, a 2008 triumph over fledgling Heisman candidate Case
Keenum and the Houston Cougars, a 2009 win over Nevada and the 2008
New Mexico Bowl, a victory over Fresno State.
COLORADO STATE FOOTBALL NOTES | SEPT. 19, 2011 | GAME 4 | RAMS AT UTAH STATE
Rams fall to rival Buffs, 28-14
DENVER (AP) - Tyler Hansen led Colorado on four touchdown drives and the Buffaloes
handed coach Jon Embree his first victory Saturday, 28-14 over rival Colorado State.
The Buffaloes (1-2) overcame a slow start and a rash of penalties to beat the Rams (2-1) for
the fourth straight time in Denver.
The Rams were playing without two of their top defenders. Standout senior linebacker My-
chal Sisson broke his right ankle last week and watched on crutches from the sideline with
pass-rusher Broderick Sargent, who tore an ACL in CSU's opener.
The bevy of backups helped stifle the Buffs until they got
COLORADO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 their ground game going behind Rodney Stewart, who rushed
19 times for 98 yards to go with seven catches for 93 yards
Last Week
COLORADO STATE . . . . . . . . . 14 and two punt returns for 9 more.
Colorado receiver Paul Richardson had four catches for
27 yards and three big drops one week after setting a school
Game 3; Sat., Sept. 17, 2011; Sports Authority Field record with 284 yards on 11 receptions in an overtime loss to Cal.
Hansen also threw for a school-record 474 yards in that game. This time, he was held to 215
Denver, Colo.; Time: 3:12; Attendance: 57,186 yards passing but scored twice on keepers and threw two touchdown passes.
His second touchdown run, from 2 yards out, capped a 16-play, 85-yard drive that ate up
Colorado State ................. 7 0 0 7 14 more than 10 minutes after the Rams had pulled within 21-14 with some trickery.
Rams wide receiver Charles Lovett took a quick pass from quarterback Pete Thomas in the
Colorado ........................... 0 14 7 7 28 left flat and threw a perfect 23-yard touchdown pass to tight end Crockett Gillmoreearly in the
fourth quarter.
1st 10:01 CS Thomas, Pete 4 yd run (DeLine, Ben kick) After Thomas' first career rushing touchdown, a 4-yard scamper on the game's opening
9 plays, 80 yards, TOP 4:59 7-0 drive, the Buffs scored touchdowns on Hansen's 2-yard keeper that marked Colorado's first
2nd 02:37 CU Hansen, Tyler 2 yd run (Oliver, Will kick) rushing touchdown in 15 quarters, and Hansen's 24-yard strike to Kyle Cefalo with 12 seconds
9 plays, 80 yards, TOP 5:10 7-7
00:12 CU Cefalo, Kyle 24 yd pass from Hansen, Tyler (Oliver, Will kick)
left in the first half.
7 plays, 60 yards, TOP 1:28 7 - 14 In the third quarter, Hansen hit Toney Clemons for a 44-yard score when free safety Austin
3rd 03:16 CU Clemons, Toney 44 yd pass from Hansen, Tyler (Oliver, Will kick) Graywas beaten badly.
5 plays, 68 yards, TOP 2:36 7 - 21 Cefalo's score followed a couple of big breaks for the Buffaloes. Colorado State's Joe McKay
4th 14:20 CS GILLMORE, Crock 23 yd pass from Lovett, Charles (DeLine, Ben kick) got a hand on Darragh O'Neill's punt, the ball bounced for 11 yards and CSU's Eric Niederberger
8 plays, 64 yards, TOP 3:50 14 - 21 tried to pounce on it, only to watch it squib away from him and into the hands of Colorado's
01:15 CU Hansen, Tyler 2 yd run (Oliver, Will kick)
16 plays, 85 yards, TOP 10:03 14 - 28
Ryan Deehan.
With the second chance, Hansen drove the Buffs down the field, capping the drive with the
scoring toss to Cefalo.
The Buffs managed just 10 yards of offense in the first quarter, when they were whistled for
TEAM TOTALS CSU CU 40 yards in penalties, but they bounced back.
FIRST DOWNS ...........................................16 23 Gillmore hauled in five passes for 84 yards for Colorado State.
Rushing ....................................................6 11
Passing .....................................................6 10
Penalty ......................................................4 2
NET YARDS RUSHING ...............................67 145
Rushing Attempts ...................................25 34
Average Per Rush ..................................2.7 4.3
Rushing Touchdowns ...............................1 2
Yards Gained Rushing .............................97 160 COLORADO STATE COLORADO
8 Yards Lost Rushing .................................30 15 RUSHING No Yds TD Lg Avg RUSHING No Yds TD Lg Avg
NET YARDS PASSING ..............................176 215
CARTER, Raymond . . . . . . . .6 30 0 16 5.0 Stewart, Rodney . . . . . . . . . .19 98 0 17 5.2
Completions-Attempts-Int ..............20-30-0 17-32-0
Average Per Attempt ..............................5.9 6.7
Nwoke, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 29 0 13 4.1 Hansen, Tyler . . . . . . . . . . . .8 26 2 19 3.2
Average Per Completion .........................8.8 12.6 Greenwood, Lou . . . . . . . . . .2 5 0 6 2.5 Jones, Tony . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 23 0 8 3.8
Passing Touchdowns ................................1 2 Thomas, Pete . . . . . . . . . . .10 3 1 9 0.3 TEAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 -2 0 0 -2.0
TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS ..........................243 360 Totals... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 67 1 16 2.7 Totals... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 145 2 19 4.3
Total offense plays ..................................55 66
Average Gain Per Play ............................4.4 5.5
Fumbles: Number-Lost .............................2-1 0-0
PASSING Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack PASSING Att-Cmp-Int Yds TD Long Sack
Penalties: Number-Yards ........................9-75 10-114
Thomas, Pete . . . . . . .18-28-0 157 0 34 3 Hansen, Tyler 17-32-0 215 2 44 2
PUNTS-YARDS .....................................7-313 7-306
Average Yards Per Punt .......................44.7 43.7 LOVETT, Charles . . . . . . .1-1-0 23 1 23 0 Totals... 17-32-0 215 2 44 2
Net Yards Per Punt ...............................37.7 34.9 CARTER, Raymond . . . . .1-1-0 -4 0 0 0
Inside 20 ...................................................1 2 Totals... . . . . . . . . . . . .20-30-0 176 1 34 3
50+ Yards ..................................................2 4 RECEIVING No Yds TD Lg RECEIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No Yds TD Lg
Touchbacks ...............................................2 0 GILLMORE, Crock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 84 1 34 Stewart, Rodney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 93 0 26
Fair catch ..................................................1 1 Borcky, T.J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 28 0 12 Richardson,Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 27 0 12
KICKOFFS-YARDS ................................3-199 5-328 Nwoke, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 20 0 9 Clemons, Toney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 65 1 44
Average Yards Per Kickoff ....................66.3 65.6 LOVETT, Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 14 0 7 Cefalo, Kyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 24 1 24
Net Yards Per Kickoff ...........................43.7 49.4 CARTER, Raymond . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 5 0 6 Deehan, Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 4 0 4
Touchbacks ...............................................0 2 Yemm, Matt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 13 0 13 Harrington,Evan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 2 0 2
Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD ..........5-62-0 2-9-0 Levin, Jake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 7 0 7 Totals... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 215 2 44
Average Per Return ..............................12.4 4.5
Brown, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 5 0 5
Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD .........2-41-0 3-68-0
Average Per Return ..............................20.5 22.7
Law, Marquise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 4 0 4
Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD ..............0-0-0 0-0-0 Thomas, Pete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 -4 0 0
Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD .........0-0-0 0-0-0 Totals... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 176 1 34
Miscellaneous Yards ....................................0 0 PUNTING No. Yds Avg Long In20 TB PUNTING . . . . . . . . . . .No. Yds Avg Long In20 TB
Possession Time ...................................27:40 32:20 KONTODIAKOS, Pe . . . . .7 313 44.7 58 1 2 O'Neill,Darragh . . . . . . . .6 295 49.2 56 2 0
1st Quarter .........................................10:55 4:05 Totals... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 313 44.7 58 1 2 TEAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 11 11.0 11 0 0
2nd Quarter ..........................................4:45 10:15 Punts Kickoffs Intercept Punts Kickoffs Intercept
3rd Quarter ..........................................8:49 6:11 ALL RETURNS No Yds Lg No Yds Lg No Yds Lg ALL RETURNS No Yds Lg No Yds Lg No Yds Lg
4th Quarter ...........................................3:11 11:49 Thomas, Momo 5 62 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 Stewart, Rodney 2 9 8 0 0 0 0 0 0
Third-Down Conversions ....................5 of 13 8 of 15 Clubb, Lee . . . . .0 0 0 2 41 26 0 0 0 Clemons, Toney 0 0 0 1 33 33 0 0 0
Fourth-Down Conversions ....................0 of 1 0 of 0 Totals... . . . . . . .5 62 21 2 41 26 0 0 0 Washington,Kyle 0 0 0 2 35 20 0 0 0
Red-Zone Scores-Chances .......................1-1 2-2
............... Totals... . . . . . . .2 9 8 3 68 33 0 0 0
Touchdowns ..........................................1-1 2-2
............... ...............
Field goals .............................................0-1 0-2
Sacks By: Number-Yards ........................2-10 3-20
PAT Kicks ..................................................2-2 4-4
Field Goals ................................................0-0 0-0
........................................................................
COLORADO STATE FOOTBALL NOTES | SEPT. 19, 2011 | GAME 4 | RAMS AT UTAH STATE
Last week’s game — Colorado 28, Colorado State 14 (Denver)
TEAM NOTES INDIVIDUAL NOTES
CB/PR Momo Thomas had five punt returns for 62 yards (12.4 avg.). In
Blocked punt: Joe McKay blocked a punt in the second quarter, a critical four career games against the Buffs, he has 12 returns for 145 yards
play in the game. It was the first blocked punt by the Rams since Sept. 6, (12.1 avg.), including returns of 24, 18 and 21. He played in the 2008
2006, at Nevada (Sed Patterson). game as a true freshman but has only returned punts against CU over the
last three seasons (2009-11).
Family ties: Buffs defensive end Tony Poremba, who had one tackle, is the Coming into the week, Thomas ranked second in the Mountain West
son of former CSU nose guard Andy Poremba. Andy was a teammate of with an 11.0 average on punt returns, trailing only Boise State’s Chris
Head Coach Steve Fairchild in 1980. Potter (18.3). He was tied for 23rd nationally. After Saturday’s perform-
ance, Thomas improved his average to 11.7.
Guest cannoneer: Army Staff Sgt. Sal Guinta is the only living Medal of WR Charles Lovett, on the second play of the fourth quarter, reverted to
Honor recipient since the Vietnam War. Saturday, Guinta was the guest his high-school quarterback days, throwing a 24-yard touchdown pass
trigger man for the CSU cannon, which gets shot after every Rams score. to Crockett Gillmore, off a backward lateral from Pete Thomas. Lovett
The team started firing the cannon, the program’s longest-standing tradi- played quarterback at Hillsborough High School in Tampa, Fla. During his
tion, in 1920. Guinta and his wife plan to move to Fort Collins and attend senior year, Lovett replaced current New Mexico quarterback Tarean
school. Austin, who graduated the year prior.
Lovett had two third-down receptions in the first half to extend each
National Anthem: Both teams were voluntarily on the field during the play- drive. Lovett caught a7-yard pass from Thomas on the opening drive,
ing of the national anthem in remembrance of the Sept. 11 events. College along with another 7-yard pass in the middle of the second quarter to
football teams generally are in the locker room during the anthem. keep the Rams’ offense on the field.
S Ivory Herd has not missed a game in his college career, having played
First-drive touchdown: CSU lost for just the second time over a nine-game in all 40 since the beginning of ‘08.
stretch when piercing the end zone on its opening drive, the other loss Herd has started 15 straight, and 20 of the past 21, dating to Oct. 17,
coming at New Mexico, Nov. 21, 2009. 2009.
Overall, the Rams are 7-5 under Fairchild when scoring a TD on their DT Nuku Latu has not missed a game in his college career, having played
game-opening drive (wins last week vs. UNC, vs. Houston and Fresno in all 40 since the beginning of ‘08.
State in 2008, at CU and vs. Weber State in 2009, and vs. UNLV and QB Pete Thomas started the game 8-of-10 for 74 yards, but then threw
UNM in 2010; losses vs. TCU, at Utah and at Air Force in 2008, at UNM four straight incompletions to end the half, and five straight overall. He
in 2009, and Saturday vs. CU). ended the game 18-of-28 for 157 yards. Two of the three sacks he sus-
tained were on the last desperation drive.
Brotherly love: Crockett Gillmore, who picked up a key 34-yard reception Thomas scored his first career rushing touchdown, on the opening drive.
on the opening drive, was congratulated first on the sideline after the play Thomas had three carries for 14 yards in the first drive, including a 9-
by his brother, Austin, who is out with a knee injury sustained last week vs. yard run to set up his own touchdown on third down. 9
UNC. T Joe Caprioglio left the game with a knee injury with 3:04 remaining in
the first quarter and did not return.
Opening-quarter defense: The Rams held the Buffs to only one first down LB Mychal Sisson, out indefinitely with a broken ankle sustained last
in the opening quarter. CU had just 10 total yards on eight plays in the quar- week vs. UNC, missed his first career college game Saturday, ending a
ter. The Buffs, however, came back with 10 first downs in the second quar- 39-game streak. It was also the first time he missed an organized foot-
ter to take an 11-10 advantage in the category at the half. ball game since the seventh grade, other than his redshirt season as a
true freshman at CSU in 2007.
Quick stop: With 2:04 remaining in the first half and the score tied 7-7, the FB Joe McKay blocked a punt in the second quarter, CSU’s first blocked
Rams’ defense held CU to a three-and-out; the drive lasted just 14 sec- punt since Sept. 6, 2006, at Nevada (Sed Patterson).
onds.
Flag-filled first half: The Rams and Buffs combined for 119 penalty yards
in the first half, including six personal fouls.
The last time a CSU opponent had as many as 10 penalties in a game was
Sept. 4, 2010, when CU committed 10.
The teams combined for 19 penalties, the most in a CSU game since
Nov. 6, 2004, when CSU (seven) and Urban Meyer’s No. 7 Utah Utes
(13) totaled 20 in a contest at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
First-down woes: Colorado State recorded only three first downs in the
third quarter, two of which came on the final drive of the quarter.
COLORADO STATE FOOTBALL NOTES | SEPT. 19, 2011 | GAME 4 | RAMS AT UTAH STATE
2011 Opponent Schedules/Results
New Mexico Boise State ......................................................... Air Force...............................................................
Sept. 3 Colorado St.*..............................L, 10-14 Sept. 3 at Georgia ..................................W, 35-21 Sept. 3 South Dakota .............................W, 37-20
Sep. 10 at Arkansas ...................................L, 3-52 Sept. 16 at Toledo ....................................W, 40-15 Sept. 10 TCU*...........................................L, 19-35
Sept. 17 Texas Tech ..................................L, 13-59 Sept. 24 Tulsa ........................................................ Sept. 24 Tennessee St............................................
Sept. 24 Sam Houston St....................................... Oct. 1 Nevada..................................................... Oct. 1 at Navy.....................................................
Oct. 1 New Mexico St......................................... Oct. 7 at Fresno St.............................................. Oct. 8 at Notre Dame..........................................
Oct. 15 at Nevada ................................................. Oct. 15 at Colorado St.* ....................................... Oct. 13 San Diego St.* .........................................
Oct. 22 at TCU*.................................................... Oct. 22 Air Force* ................................................ Oct. 22 at Boise St.*.............................................
Oct. 29 Air Force* ................................................ Nov. 5 at UNLV*.................................................. Oct. 29 at New Mexico* .......................................
Nov. 4 at San Diego St.* ..................................... Nov. 12 TCU*........................................................ Nov. 5 Army ........................................................
Nov. 12 UNLV*...................................................... Nov. 19 at San Diego St.* ..................................... Nov. 12 Wyoming* ...............................................
Nov. 19 at Wyoming* ........................................... Nov. 26 Wyoming* ............................................... Nov. 19 UNLV *.....................................................
Dec. 3 at Boise St.*............................................. Dec. 3 New Mexico* ........................................... Nov. 26 at Colorado St.* .......................................
*MW Game................................................................ *MW Game................................................................ *MW Game................................................................
................................................................ ................................................................ ................................................................
Northern Colorado .......................................... UTEP ................................................................ Wyoming...............................................................
Sept. 3 Lindenwood ................................L, 20-22 Sept. 3 Stony Brook .........................W, 31-24 OT Sept. 3 Weber St....................................W, 35-32
Sept. 10 at Colorado St.............................L, 14-33 Sept. 10 at SMU *.....................................L, 17-28 Sept. 10 Texas St. ....................................W, 45-10
Sept. 17 at Idaho St.* ...............................L, 20-50 Sept. 17 at New Mexico St.......................W, 16-10 Sept. 17 at Bowling Green .......................W, 28-27
Sept. 24 Weber St.* ............................................... Sept. 24 at South Florida........................................ Sept. 24 Nebraska..................................................
Oct. 1 at Montana*............................................. Sept. 29 Houston* ................................................. Oct. 8 at Utah St.................................................
Oct. 8 Sacramento St.* ...................................... Oct. 15 Tulane* .................................................... Oct. 15 UNLV*......................................................
Oct. 15 at Eastern Washington* ........................... Oct. 22 Colorado St.............................................. Oct. 29 at San Diego St.* .....................................
Oct. 22 Montana St.* ........................................... Oct. 29 Southern Miss.* ...................................... Nov. 5 TCU*........................................................
Oct. 29 North Dakota............................................ Nov. 5 at Rice*.................................................... Nov. 12 at Air Force*.............................................
Nov. 5 at Northern Arizona*................................ Nov. 12 East Carolina*.......................................... Nov. 19 New Mexico* ...........................................
Nov. 12 Portland St. *........................................... Nov. 19 Tulsa* ...................................................... Nov. 26 at Boise St.*.............................................
*Big Sky Game .......................................................... Nov. 25 at UCF ...................................................... Dec. 3 at Colorado St.* .......................................
................................................................ *C-USA Game............................................................ *MW Game................................................................
Colorado............................................................... ................................................................
Sept. 3 at Hawaii .....................................L, 17-34 UNLV ................................................................
Sep. 10 California ..............................L, 33-36 OT Sept. 1 at Wisconsin ...............................L, 17-51
Sept. 17 Colorado St. ..............................W, 28-14 Sept. 10 at Washington St. .........................L, 7-59
Sept. 24 at Ohio St.*.............................................. Sept. 17 Hawaii........................................W, 40-20
Oct. 1 Washington St.* ...................................... Sept. 24 Southern Utah..........................................
Oct.8 at Stanford* ............................................. Oct. 8 at Nevada .................................................
10 Oct. 15 at Washington*........................................ Oct. 15 at Wyoming* ...........................................
Oct. 22 Oregon*................................................... Oct. 29 Colorado St.*...........................................
Oct. 29 at Arizona St.* ......................................... Nov. 5 Boise St.* ................................................
Nov. 4 USC*........................................................ Nov. 12 at New Mexico* .......................................
Nov. 12 Arizona*................................................... Nov. 19 at Air Force*.............................................
Nov. 19 at UCLA*.................................................. Nov. 26 San Diego St.* .........................................
Nov. 25 at Utah* ................................................... Dec. 3 at TCU*....................................................
*Pac-12 Game ........................................................... *MW Game................................................................
................................................................ ................................................................
Utah State........................................................... San Diego State ...............................................
Sept. 3 at Auburn....................................L, 38-42 Sept. 3 Cal Poly .....................................W, 49-21
Sept. 10 Weber St....................................W, 54-17 Sept. 10 at Army......................................W, 23-20
Sept. 24 Colorado St.............................................. Sept. 17 Washington St. ..........................W, 42-24
Sept. 30 at BYU ..................................................... Sept. 24 at Michigan ..............................................
Oct. 8 Wyoming ................................................. Oct. 8 TCU *.......................................................
Oct. 15 at Fresno St.* .......................................... Oct. 13 at Air Force*.............................................
Oct. 22 Louisiana Tech* ....................................... Oct. 29 Wyoming* ..............................................
Nov. 6 at Hawaii* ................................................ Nov. 5 New Mexico* ...........................................
Nov. 12 San Jose St.*........................................... Nov. 12 at Colorado St.* .......................................
Nov. 19 at Idaho*.................................................. Nov. 19 Boise St.* ................................................
Nov. 26 Nevada*................................................... Nov. 26 at UNLV*..................................................
Dec. 3 at New Mexico St.* .................................. Dec. 3 Fresno St. ................................................
*WAC Game............................................................... * MW Game...............................................................
................................................................ ................................................................
San Jose State ................................................. TCU ................................................................
Sept. 3 at Stanford....................................L, 3-57 Sept. 2 at Baylor .....................................L, 48-50
Sept. 10 at UCLA ......................................L, 17-27 Sept. 10 at Air Force* ..............................W, 35-19
Sept. 17 Nevada*......................................L, 14-17 Sept. 17 Louisiana-Monroe......................W, 38-17
Sept. 24 New Mexico St......................................... Sept. 24 Portland St...............................................
Oct. 1 at Colorado St. ......................................... Oct. 1 SMU.........................................................
Oct. 8 at BYU...................................................... Oct. 8 at San Diego St.* ....................................
Oct. 14 Hawaii* .................................................... Oct. 22 New Mexico* ...........................................
Oct. 29 at Louisiana Tech* ................................... Oct. 28 BYU..........................................................
Nov. 5 Idaho*...................................................... Nov. 5 at Wyoming* ...........................................
Nov. 12 at Utah St.*.............................................. Nov. 12 at Boise St.*.............................................
Nov. 19 Navy......................................................... Nov. 19 Colorado St.*...........................................
Nov. 26 at Fresno St.*........................................... Dec. 3 UNLV*......................................................
*WAC Game............................................................... *MW Game................................................................
COLORADO STATE FOOTBALL NOTES | SEPT. 19, 2011 | GAME 4 | RAMS AT UTAH STATE
2011 Team Notes
BELIEVE…Steve Fairchild’s team-wide focus for his fourth Colorado lowing a second straight 3-9 season in 2010, and made several changes to
State football team is BELIEVE. Throughout the team’s meeting areas and the Rams.
offices are banners presenting the theme, along with the team goals for CSU’s cupboard of talent was largely empty when the current staff took
the season. The following Richard M. DeVos quote appears on the signage: over before the ‘08 season, and most national experts agree that the
Rams’ coaches have ranked among the best in the country in terms of
“The only thing that stands between men and their goals is merely recruiting over the three classes in which they’ve worked been able to
the will to try and the faith to believe it is possible.” work the full 17-month period. But patience is no longer on the Rams’
side, and Fairchild knows fans expect results this season, saying any-
As part of that theme, team advisor Johnny Square is meeting with play- thing less than a bowl in 2011 would be an obvious disappointment.
ers and coaches throughout the season. Believing in the recruiting effort his staff has made, he hired just one
new coach, to replace Scott Brown, who departed for Arizona State. But
NFL genetics: Colorado State now has six players, including brothers that doesn’t mean Fairchild didn’t make significant changes. In an effort
T.J. and Bobby Borcky, whose fathers played in the NFL. to curb the team’s disturbing third-down struggles on defense, and im-
RB Donnell Alexander (Derrick Thomas, Kansas City Chiefs) prove the overall product on that side of the ball, he put a new individ-
DE Broderick Sargent (Broderick Sargent Sr., Arizona Cardinals, Dallas ual in charge of every defensive unit, shifting Todd Stroud from tight
Cowboys). ends to defensive line, and Tim Duffie from cornerbacks to the overall
WR/QB T.J. Borcky & WR Bobby Borcky (Tim Borcky, Buffalo Bills) secondary, and hiring Bernard Clark to coach linebackers, replacing
LB Davis Burl (Gary Burl, Miami Dolphins) Brown, the former DL coach. In turn, he removed the linebackers re-
K Ben DeLine (Steve DeLine, San Diego Chargers, Philadelphia Eagles) sponsibility from coordinator Larry Kerr, freeing the veteran coach to
TE Cameron Moss (Martin Moss, Detroit Lions). move to the press box and focus on the defense as a whole.
The Rams also made several changes in terms of technique and scheme,
Meanwhile, 13 total players have relatives that currently play or formerly after studying the nation’s most successful defenses.
played in the NFL: Fairchild, who became more involved in the defense, also promoted
OT Jared Biard (Jim Thorpe, several teams, distant cousin). safeties coach Larry Lewis to associate head coach and RB coach and
WR/QB T.J. Borcky & WR Bobby Borcky (Dennis Borcky, N.Y. Giants, moved Anthoney Hill from RBs to TEs. Across the country, only Ne-
uncle). braska is believed to have made as many similar changes to its coach-
LB Aaron Davis (cousin is Manu Tuiasosopo, who played with the Seat- ing staff without significant turnover.
tle Seahawks and won a Super Bowl with the San Francisco In fact, CSU is one of just three schools in the MW, and one of only 34
49ers…Other Tuiasosopo cousins include Marques (Oakland Raiders), teams in the country, that brought in one or fewer new coaches:
and Zach (defensive end in the NFL). Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
DE C.J. James (Tamarick Vanover, Kansas City, cousin). Army . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
DT Nuku Latu (Duce Lutui, Arizona, cousin; Vai Sikahema, several teams, East Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 Louisville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Florida State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 Navy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
cousin). Fresno State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 Nevada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
11
FB George Maumau’s uncle and guardian, Vili Maumau, was selected by Georgia Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 Northwestern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
the Carolina Panthers in the 1998 NFL Draft. Another uncle, Chris Mau- Iowa [4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
malanga, was selected in the fourth round of the 1994 NFL Draft, and Iowa State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 South Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Louisiana Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 Syracuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
played for several teams…Another cousin, Mario Fatafehi, played in the Missouri [3] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 TCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
NFL with the Cardinals, Panthers and Broncos. Notre Dame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 Troy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
LB Mike Orakpo (Brian Orakpo, Washington, brother). Penn State [4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 ULM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Texas A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 UNLV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
WR Chris Robinson (Amani Toomer, N.Y. Giants, cousin). Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 USC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
DE Broderick Sargent (Chuck Beatty, Pittsburgh, St. Louis Cardinals, Arizona State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Wake Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
cousin). Auburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
CB Momo Thomas (Bobby Sippio, Detroit, cousin). Boston College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 [#] – denotes number of consecutive years
Cincinnati . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 with no coaching-staff changes
QB Garrett Grayson’s uncle, Danny Grayson, was drafted by the Pitts- Colorado State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
burgh Steelers in 1990.
QB Pete Thomas’ cousin, Stephen Neal, earned three Super Bowl rings
with the Patriots.
Coaching staff changes: Saying, “Change can be good,” Steve
Fairchild emerged from an intense evaluation of his overall program fol-
COLORADO STATE COACHES IN THE PRESS BOX ON GAMEDAY
Darrell Ballard Anthoney Hill Larry Kerr Phil Serchia Trevor Wikre
Graduate Assistant Tight Ends Coach Defensive Coordinator Technical Intern/OL Technical Intern/DL
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TEAM NOTES continued
True freshmen, CSU history: WR Charles Lovett, WR Lee Clubb,
More changes: Fairchild and his 12-man Player Council, made up of S Drew Reilly, LB Aaron Davis and TE Blake Jones are true freshmen who
leaders from every class, also opted to change spring practice time from have played so far this season for the Rams.
afternoon to morning, and play music during every practice. Academic Last season, nine true freshmen made their college debuts: LB Mike
scheduling prevented the team from taking the morning practice times into Orakpo, QB Pete Thomas, LB Charles Favors, CB Shaq Bell, DE Nordly
the fall, but Fairchild hopes to implement morning practices next fall. Capi, RB Tony Drake, DE Crockett Gillmore, FB Jake Levin and WR Bobby
Borcky. All except Levin (Sept. 18 at Miami-Ohio) and Borcky (Oct. 9 at
Offensive line experienced again: Two years ago, CSU had Air Force) made their debuts in the 2010 season-opener, Sept. 4 vs. Col-
the most experienced offensive line in the country, returning four starters orado in Denver.
that combined for more career starts than any other national group. All Those nine were the most used in a single season by the Rams in 23
four of those starters wound up in NFL camps following the season. years. In 1987, under head coach Leon Fuller, CSU used 15 players fresh
Entering this season, the Rams once again bring back four starters on out of high school (RB Tony Alford, LB Jon Boyd, CB Andy Byrne, RB
their offensive front: led by senior G Jake Gdowski and a preseason all- Tony Carr, DE Robert Chirico, LB Mike Epley, G Jeff Fixmer, P Alan Glazer,
conference selection, senior T Paul Madsen, along with junior T Joe LB Don Hock, CB Craig Jersild, LB David Laskowski, FB Paul MacRe-
Caprioglio and the anchor of the unit, Freshman All-American C Weston nato, LB Ron Martin, TE Keith Sheaffer and LB Eric Tippeconnic).
Richburg. The most true freshmen the program has ever used was 24 in 1946. Ac-
The other starter is a former grayshirt who lettered as a redshirt fresh- cording to team historian John Hirn, there were 47 men on the roster in
man last season, G Jordan Gragert. And with three set to return next 1946 and 33 were true freshmen, 24 of which played. In the opener that
season, the protectors of Pete Thomas figure to be again among the year against Montana, 19 true freshmen saw the field. Two players in
most experienced in the nation in 2012 and ‘13. Richburg alone, an hon- that freshman class, George Jones and future College Football Hall of
orable-mention all-conference choice as a freshman last year, has the Famer Fum McGraw, would lead the Aggies to some of the most suc-
opportunity to start every game in his college career. cessful seasons in program annals, including the team’s first bowl, the
This season, CSU’s 62 combined offensive-line starts returning ranks Raisin Bowl at the end of the ‘48 campaign. McGraw, the first consen-
69th in the nation and fourth in the conference, according to Phil Steele, sus All-American in program history, and Jones are CSU Hall of Famers.
who considers the category important in determining a given team’s abil- Colorado State used only three true freshmen in 2009 (P Pete Kontodi-
ity to succeed. The MW teams: akos, RB Lou Greenwood and DE C.J. James).
The year before, five true freshmen hit the field: Ben DeLine, Marquise
OL starts Team FBS rank Law, Adam Wilson, Momo Thomas and Michael Kawulok. Thomas and
98 Boise State 13 Kawulok started, while DeLine had served as the primary kicker after a
83 San Diego State 33 preseason injury to Jason Smith.
78 Wyoming 41 Over the previous two years combined (2006-07), the Rams used just
62 Colorado State 69 two, both in 2007 (tight end Eric Peitz and long-snapper Steve Bryan).
41 Air Force 98 In 2006, CSU and Wake Forest were the only Division I programs that did
36 UNLV T-105 not use a true freshman. From 2005-07, the number was just five, in-
12 TCU T-105 cluding S Klint Kubiak, DT Shaun McGoveran and DE Wade Landers in
20 New Mexico 117 2005. The last time CSU used as many as five true freshmen in an en-
tire season was six in 2004 — WR Damon Morton, RB Gartrell Johnson,
Percentage of offensive yards returning: Steele also ranks DE Matt Rupp, TE Kory Sperry, QB Caleb Hanie and RB Kyle Bell.
the Rams No. 9 on his list of most improved teams for 2011, in part due
to the team ranking No. 1 in the conference in terms of offensive yards re- Freshmen used, across the nation, in 2010: Only six other
turning: programs used more combined freshmen (true and redshirt) in 2010:
Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Oklahoma St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Pct. Yds Ret Team FBS rank Marshall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 UNLV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
.7539 Colorado State 48 Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Vanderbilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
.7427 New Mexico 51 LSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 La.-Monroe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
.7206 Air Force 59 Western Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Washington St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
.6826 Boise State 66 Baylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Auburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Colorado St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Purdue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
.6651 San Diego State 69 Florida St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Tulane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
.5804 UNLV 82 Louisville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
.4534 TCU 93 Selective service barely knows these guys: If the Week 1
.3762 Wyoming 104 depth chart is any indication, 2011 will rival 2010 in terms of true freshmen
who forego their redshirt year this season.
College debuts: The following 16 players have made their Division I Despite using just four in the opener, the Rams still are expected to use
debuts this season: WR Thomas Coffman, WR Charles Lovett, S Austin at least seven true freshmen this year, and possibly eight. Eight actually
Gray, WR Lee Clubb, DB Bernard Blake, S Drew Reilly, LB Max Morgan, OL made the 64-man travel roster at New Mexico: Lovett, Clubb, Reilly and
Mason Myers, DT John Froland, OL Mason Hathaway, TE Blake Jones and Jones (the four that played), along with LB Aaron Davis, S Trent
OL Ty Sambrailo, RB Mark Woodbury, LB Aaron Davis, LB Eric Nieder- Matthews, S Kevin Pierre-Louis and OL A.J. Frieler.
berger and FB Joe McKay. All told in 2010, CSU used nine true freshmen, its most in 23 years, since
Five players, Lovett, Clubb, Reilly, Davis and Jones, are true freshmen. using 15 in 1987. Included in that group was the nation’s only true fresh-
man to start every game at QB for his team, Pete Thomas.
CSU debuts: In addition to the above 16 players, 18 total players have
seen their first action in a CSU uniform this year, including two transfers, More youthful Rams to watch: The depth chart released by CSU
DL Colton Paulhus and LB Shaquil Barrett. before the season listed 15 frosh (six true, nine redshirt) in the two deep.
Two of those redshirt freshmen are starters: DT John Froland and FS
First starts: The following 11 players have made their first collegiate Austin Gray.
starts this season: G Jordan Gragert, FB Joe Brown, WR Marquise Law,
TE Crockett Gillmore, DT John Froland, LB Mike Orakpo, S Austin Gray, DE Experienced sophomores: An experienced sophomore class
Nordly Capi, TE Blake Jones, FB Austin Gillmore and LB Shaquil Barrett. seems to monopolize the majority of the talent on the Rams’ roster. That
class, led by recently elected team captain Pete Thomas, freshman All-
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TEAM NOTES continued
A third straight first-year starter: Finally in 2011, the Rams
American Weston Richburg and WLB Mike Orakpo, features six starters, in- have a returning starter at quarterback in Pete Thomas, their first such
cluding G Jordan Gragert, DE Nordly Capi and TE Crockett Gillmore. Mean- player in the Fairchild era and first since Caleb Hanie in 2007.
while, RB Chris Nwoke, CB Shaq Bell, LB Shaquil Barrett and DTs Curtis For the third consecutive season in 2010, the Rams sent out a first-year
Wilson and Te’Jay Brown figure to see plenty of playing time in their re- starting quarterback to begin their campaign. True freshman Pete
spective rotations. Thomas followed in the footsteps of fifth-year seniors Grant Stucker
(2009) and Billy Farris (2008).
Road streak is history: The Rams on Sept. 3 secured their first Only six total programs at the FBS level (Missippi State, North Texas,
road victory since the resounding 23-17 triumph over CU in Boulder on Auburn, Buffalo, Purdue and CSU) opened 2010 with a first-year starter
Sept. 6, 2009. Since that game, the Rams had dropped 11 straight road for at least a third straight year.
games. Two of those losses (at Idaho and New Mexico in 2009) were by
two points each, and three (including San Diego State in 2010), were five Former-Quarterback U: In addition to starting QB Pete Thomas,
points or less. In 2008, the Rams were 2-3 in road contests, with wins at CSU has eight players that were high school quarterbacks, including cur-
San Diego State and Wyoming. rent 300-pound center Weston Richburg:
The 11-game road streak was the longest by a CSU team since a 16- Bobby Borcky, WR (QB at Lake Highland Prep in Orlando).
game stretch from Nov. 8, 1986, to Sept. 9, 1989. The Rams,under Earle T.J. Borcky, WR (plays as WR, made switch from QB as a redshirt fresh-
Bruce, snapped that stretch on Oct. 7, 1989, with a 34-20 win at New man after volunteering to do a test-drive as a scout-team WR, QB at Lake
Mexico. Highland Prep in Orlando).
Lee Clubb, WR (QB at Iowa Park High School in Texas).
CSU to practice in Denver April 13: CSU, which has approx- Austin Gillmore, FB (QB at Bushland High School in Texas).
imately 43,000 alumni and 70,000 former students living in the six-county Charles Lovett, WR (replaced graduated Tarean Austin, now with New
Denver Metro Area, makes an annual fall appearance in Denver at the Cinch Mexico, as a senior at Hillsborough High School in Tampa, Fla.).
Jeans Rocky Mountain Showdown. Now, the Rams are going to make a Byron Steele, WR (option QB at Arlington Lamar High School in Texas).
Mile High City appearance in the spring. Weston Richburg, C (QB early in Bushland High in Texas).
The CSU athletic department announced Aug. 24 plans to hold a football Matt Yemm, WR (holder on all placements, plays as WR, QB at Fort
practice on April 13 at Infinity Park in Glendale, a Denver suburb. The Collins, Colo., High School).
evening session will take place at Infinity Stadium, near the corner of S.
Cherry St. and E. Kentucky Ave. Concessions are expected to be avail- Who needs fingers, anyway: CSU technical intern/defensive line
able, as are Ram Town inflatables for kids. assistant Trevor Wikre was a four-year starter (2005-08) at Mesa State,
Also, in conjunction with the practice, the football team will attempt to Wikre played his first two seasons as a defensive tackle before moving to
arrange community-service appearances in the Metro Area. With its offensive guard for his final two years, earning all-conference honors as a
Community Service Initiative, CSU is believed to be the nation’s only junior and All-America honors as a senior. Midway through that 2008 cam-
football program that requires 100 percent of its players to make a min- paign, a compound dislocation of his finger caused ligament damage that
imum of three community appearances each year. But those appear- doctors told him would prevent his return that season. But to preserve his
ances to date have been only in Northern Colorado. This practice gives college career, Wikre chose to have his finger amputated. The surgery 13
the Rams an opportunity to expand the initiative to the Denver area. forced him to miss the only game of his career, but he returned and played
Many more details will be announced as they are confirmed at a later in the final five contests. The story spawned features in Sports Illustrated,
date. People, the New York Times, USA Today, Sunday NFL Countdown and
ESPN The Magazine, as well as guest appearances on ESPN’s First Take
Ball security: The Rams are among the best teams in the nation over and Mike and Mike in the Morning.
the Steve Fairchild era at protecting the football. Among FBS leaders, the
Rams have lost only 18 fumbles in 40 games under Fairchild. Meanwhile, New Russell uniforms: CSU Athletic Director Paul Kowalczyk just
CSU’s defense during the same span has recovered 32. before the 2010 season finalized a three-year contract with Russell Ath-
letic. The deal is worth more than $1 million.
NFL roster: Entering September, the following 17 former CSU players CSU kicked off the 2010 season with its first uniform change since 2003.
appeared on NFL rosters: “We are very pleased to extend our relationship with Russell,” Kowalczyk
Scott Albritton (45) Houston Texans LS said. “They have been a dedicated, long-standing partner and their re-
David Anderson (89) Denver Broncos WR newed commitment to CSU – our team’s sharp, new uniforms are but
Mike Brisiel (65) Houston Texans G one obvious example – will continue to enhance our brand and benefit
Joel Dreessen (85) Houston Texans TE our image.”
Clark Haggans (53) Arizona Cardinals LB With four jerseys — green, gold and traditional orange to wear at home,
Caleb Hanie (12) Chicago Bears QB and white for road contests — and three colors of pants (white, green
Tommie Hill Oakland Raiders DE and gold), Head Coach Steve Fairchild and the Rams’ captains have sev-
Gartrell Johnson (27) Atlanta Falcons RB eral options each week. In fact, including black and white Under Armour
Guy MIller (68) Houston Texans DT shoes, the team has 24 total uniform combinations.
Jesse Nading (72) Houston Texans DE Fairchild and equipment manager Kris Young leaned heavily on the up-
Clint Oldenburg (68) Washington Redskins T perclass leaders of the team for direction during the design phase.
Zac Pauga (48) Houston Texans FB As a tribute to their past, when the school colors were pumpkin and al-
Erik Pears (79) Buffalo Bills T falfa, the Rams will don orange tops when they open their Fort Collins
Cole Pemberton (70) Houston Texans OL slate on Sept. 10 vs. UNC. Fans also are encouraged to “orange out” the
Joey Porter (55) Arizona Cardinals LB stadium that day. CSU will wear gold at TCU.
Shelley Smith (71) Houston Texans G The Rams are 2-0 with green jerseys and gold pants, 0-1 with green jer-
Kory Sperry (82) San Diego Chargers TE seys and white pants, 0-1 with green jerseys and green pants, 0-2 with
white jerseys and white pants, 1-2 with white jerseys and green pants,
Ironmen: Safety Ivory Herd, linebacker Mychal Sisson and nose tackle 0-1 with white jerseys and gold pants, 0-1 with gold jerseys and green
Nuku Latu aren’t just good friends, they also were the only players in CSU’s pants, and 2-1 with orange jerseys and white pants.
senior class that hadn’t missed a single game in their Rams careers enter-
ing the year. The players shared a 37-game playing streak entering 2011 ,
and can close their college careers with 50 consecutive games played.
COLORADO STATE FOOTBALL NOTES | SEPT. 19, 2011 | GAME 4 | RAMS AT UTAH STATE
TEAM NOTES continued Stadium renovations, served as the lead architect on both new build-
ings. The firm sought the assistance of Indianapolis-based RATIO be-
Permanent team captains: CSU on Aug. 26 voted for team cap- cause of its recent experience in the design of similar venues at BCS
tains, naming Mychal Sisson and Ivory Herd defensive captains, Derek universities such as Illinois, Oregon, West Virginia and Indiana. Saunders
Good special-teams captain, and Paul Madsen and Pete Thomas offensive has played a significant role in the construction of several prominent
leaders. Colorado projects, including the Denver Broncos’ training center.
Thomas, 19, is believed to be among the youngest captains in CSU his-
tory. Band of brothers: The addition of Joe Kawulok in 2011 gives CSU 17
“I take captains very seriously,” Fairchild said, “because I was a captain sets of brothers that have been in the program since Sonny Lubick became
back in 1980 here at CSU.” head coach in 1993:
For the first time in since 1992, the Rams began in 2008 voting for per-
manent team captains. From 1993-2007, captains were selected on a Name, Pos Years Hometown High School
game-by-game basis. T.J. Borcky, QB/WR/FB 2007- Orlando, Fla. Lake Highland Prep
Bobby Borcky, WR 2010-
Four-star backfield: Raymond Carter, rated the No. 3 running back Mack Craft, CB 1992-95 Denver, Colo. East
in the nation out of Crenshaw High School when he signed with UCLA in Jason Craft, CB 1997-98
2008, joins QB Pete Thomas (Valhalla, El Cajon, Calif.) as former four-star
recruits starting together in the CSU backfield. In high school, the two play- Justin Gallimore, CB 1999-01 Wheat Ridge, Colo. Wheat Ridge
ers never played an organized game against each other, but they did meet Jason Gallimore, CB 1999-01
during summer passing scrimmages. Austin Gillmore, LB 2010- Bushland, Texas Bushland
Crockett Gillmore, DE/TE2010-
Speaking of Crenshaw: The Los Angeles high school made fa-
mous as the setting for the movie Boyz in the Hood (Laurence Fishburne, Jeff Horinek, LB 2004-08 Atwood, Kan. Atwood
Deone Horinek, P 1998-99
Cuba Gooding Jr.) is famous in the CSU football program for producing
new starting RB Raymond Carter and physical FS Elijah-Blu Smith. Chris Kawulok, TE 2004-08 Boulder, Colo. Monarch
When Carter was searching for a school after deciding to transfer from Michael Kawulok, LB 2008-
UCLA in the spring of 2009, his former Crenshaw teammate Smith was Joe Kawulok, DL 2011-
right there to answer his questions about Colorado State.
Klint Kubiak, DB 2005-09 Englewood, Colo. Regis
Crenshaw also has produced Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila, who broke Reggie
Klay Kubiak, QB 2007-10
White’s career Green Bay Packers sacks record, and several others, in-
cluding Olympic sprinter Johnny Gray, MLB pitcher Darryl Strawberry, Wade Landers, DE 2005-08 Durango, Colo. Durango
rap artist and actor Ice-T, and several other prominent athletes in foot- Jake Landers, DL 2008
ball, basketball and track.
Kevin McDougal, RB 1994-96 Arvada, Colo. Arvada West
Matt McDougal, K/P 1996-99
14 In the polls: Colorado State's football program, fresh off a resounding
23-17 win at intrastate rival Colorado from the Big 12, received votes in Damon Morton, WR 2004-07 Riverside, Calif. North
both national polls for multiple weeks early in 2009. Dion Morton, WR 2005-09
Previously, the last time CSU earned votes was after defeating Weber
Nathan Pauly, LB 2003-07 Conway Springs., Kan. Conway Spgs.
State on Sept. 13, 2003, the week of an eventual loss to Ben Roethlis-
Eric Pauly, LB 2000-03
berger and Miami (Ohio).
After their win over Weber State Sept. 12, 2009, and over Nevada Sept. Morgan Pears, OL 1999-02 Denver, Colo. Kennedy
19, 2009, the Rams continued to receive votes in both polls. They did- Erik Pears, OL 2000-04
n’t get votes after their first loss, at BYU (Sept. 26).
Drew Reilly, DB 2011- Valley Center, Calif. Valley Center
Beau Reilly, QB 2011-
$20 million athletic facilities are open: Like a proud parent,
the Colorado State athletic department formally introduced the public to Brady Schneider, DB 1993-96 Arvada, Colo. Pomona
its new fraternal twins Sept. 18, 2009. Brian Schneider, LB 1990-93
A ribbon-cutting ceremony dedicated CSU’s new $13 million Indoor
Aaron Sprague, DB 1998-01 Holyoke, Colo. Holyoke
Practice Facility and $7 million Academic and Training Center.
Russell Sprague, WR 2000-03
Following the ceremony, the public toured both buildings.
Colorado State first announced plans for the new buildings, a $20 mil- Ben Stratton, DB 2002-06 Cheyenne, Wyo. East
lion leap toward a vivid future, in April 2009. The buildings represent Dane Stratton, OL 2004-08
CSU’s largest commitment toward athletic facilities in four decades, Alex Stratton, S 2008-09
since the construction of Hughes Stadium and Moby Arena.
Bob Vomhof, DE 2003-07 Gillette, Wyo. Campbell Cty.
"These buildings show that Colorado State is unmistakably serious about Mike Vomhof, DE 2001-05
achieving its stretch goals," Director of Athletics Paul Kowalczyk said.
"These buildings, combined with the recent renovations at our football Brotherly love, from coaches: Coaches moved Austin Gillmore
stadium, put us where we need to be in terms of offering quality, state- from linebacker to fullback on Aug. 18. Nine days later, Head Coach Steve
of-the-art facilities to our coaches and student-athletes, those who are Fairchild dubbed Gillmore No. 1 on the depth chart entering opening week.
here now and those who are thinking about coming here. There has Gillmore’s family is used to such moves. His younger brother Crockett,
never been a better time to be a Ram." signed in Februrary 2010 as a tight end, shifted to defensive end shortly
The process began in October 2006, when Kowalczyk and associate ath- before his college debut in last season’s opener. Then, nine days before
letic director Doug Max made the new buildings a priority within the ath- the 2011 CSU spring game, coaches moved him back to tight end. He’s
letic department's long-term plans. But without the help of the CSU been the starter at tight end ever since his first snap during that April
administration and the Board of Governors, the university would not practice, a reception from Pete Thomas.
have reached this point. On Sept. 10, they formed the first pair of CSU brothers to start the same
Designed by Aller-Lingle Architects P.C., and RATIO Architects, Inc., the game since Erik and Morgan Pears took up two-fifths of the Rams’ of-
facilities were built by Saunders Construction, Inc. Aller-Lingle, a local fensive line in the Liberty Bowl vs. TCU, Dec. 31, 2002.
firm instrumental in several campus projects, including recent Hughes
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One year earlier, twins Justin and Jason Gallimore helped lead the Rams Close games: In Steve Fairchild’s inaugural season as head coach,
to the New Orleans bowls as fixtures in the starting defensive second- 2008, six of the Rams’ seven wins, and eight of the team’s 13 overall
ary. games, were decided in the final three minutes.
The Rams in 2008 played six games decided by one score or less, and
The CSU offense: In a conference filled with “spread” offenses, Steve posted a 4-2 record in those contests. CSU’s only two losses were to
Fairchild’s system at Colorado State, while one of three offenses currently BYU (45-42) and TCU (13-7), two ranked teams at season’s end.
in use by National Football League teams, is unique in the Mountain West. In 2009, the team saw five games decided late, but had only a 1-4 record
The system, sometimes called the Coryell Offense, has its roots where in those games (24-23 win vs. Weber State, then four straight losses —
Fairchild grew up, in San Diego. 31-29 at Idaho, 24-17 vs. Utah, 29-27 at New Mexico, and 17-16 vs.
Former Chargers head coach Don Coryell, using three future Hall of Wyoming).
Famers (Dan Fouts, Charlie Joiner and Kellen Winslow), made the sys- Finding a way to win close games was one characteristic the Rams
tem famous while Fairchild was CSU’s starting QB in the late 70s. lacked during the program’s slide in the middle of the 2000s. Prior to
Disciples of the offense include Ernie Zampese, Joe Gibbs, Mike Martz, Sept. 6, 2008, when the Rams won on a walk-off field goal vs. Sacra-
Norv Turner and Al Saunders. Martz, Fairchild’s coach at Mesa Commu- mento State, the last time the Rams won a game by a field goal or less
nity College in San Diego before Fairchild signed with the Rams as a JC was Nov. 22, 2003, at UNLV.
transfer, also was influenced by Sid Gillman. Against arch-rival Colorado alone, the Rams lost three games by three
Gibbs used the Coryell Offense to win three Super Bowls with the Red- points each over a four-year stretch, from 2004-07.
skins, using a system the Rams follow, with a smash-mouth running Including the 2011 opener at New Mexico, a 14-10 win, and the 2010
game powered by mobile and versatile “hogs” up front. season, when the Rams beat Idaho 36-34, and lost to San Diego State,
While with the Cowboys, Turner used Michael Irvin, Emmitt Smith and 24-19, both in the final minutes, the Rams are now 7-7 under Fairchild
Troy Aikman to win Super Bowls with a similar version of the offense. in games decided by eight points or less.
Led by Martz, the system led the St. Louis Rams to a Super Bowl title and
another NFC championship in the last decade. CoachFair.com: CoachFair.com has been live on the Internet since
One aspect of the offense that is unique is the flipping of offensive line- Sept. 1, 2008. The site houses a multitude of exclusive behind-the-scenes
men, assigning two players always to the weak side of the formation and content, including countless video clips assembled by the university's
the other guard and tackle always to the strong side. The Rams do that award-winning creative services staff.
to reduce the amount those linemen have to learn, increasing efficiency. Each coach is featured in the videos, providing a personal look into his
philosophies and assessment of football at CSU under new Head Coach
Significant improvements to stadium: Colorado State in Au- Steve Fairchild. Linebacker Ricky Brewer takes visitors on a tour of the
gust unveiled the first significant upgrades to the grounds surrounding university's facilities, including the Joey Porter Locker Room. And, re-
Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium in the facility's 43-year history. cent graduate Joey Rucks shares his thoughts on CSU's academic sup-
The months-long project, which started in the spring, includes hundreds port for student-athletes. Additionally, Fairchild offers a personal blog,
of trees and shrubs, improved walkways, an 18-hole disc golf course providing insight throughout the year.
and a new gate that should help ease traffic congestion. The trees and
shrubs - including Colorado blue spruce, Rocky Mountain juniper, pon- The Rams on Twitter: CSU has two Twitter pages related to its 15
derosa pine, Scotch pine and others - were transplanted from the nurs- football program. Twitter, a free social networking and micro-blogging serv-
ery at CSU's Colorado State Forest Service headquarters on the Foothills ice available at www.twitter.com, allows its users to send and read other
Campus. users' updates (also known as "tweets"). Fans can receive updates on CSU
"We wanted to improve the experience for our fans at Hughes by up- football directly from a Twitter page or on their mobile phone.
grading some of the landscaping and circulation around the stadium," Head Coach Steve Fairchild is believed to be one of the only football
CSU President Tony Frank said. "As home to the Colorado State Forest coaches in the country who updates his page during halftime of each
Service, CSU was fortunate to be able to work with its outstanding nurs- game (with the help of CSU media relations personnel).
ery to plant more than a mile of seedling trees as part of the overall proj- Follow CSU football — www.twitter.com/CSUFootball
ect. In the end, our goal is to create an environment that is welcoming Follow Head Coach Steve Fairchild — www.twitter.com/CoachFairchild
for the community, complements surrounding neighborhoods and bet-
ter reflects our status as a major university." The CSU Yankees: Although well over a thousand miles septarate
More than 300 large trees and numerous shrubs will have been planted Fort Collins, Colo., and Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y., there is still a
when the project is complete. Some will line stadium access roads and connection between the two. Sitting in the office of Yankees manager Joe
pedestrian walkways, while others will beautify the stadium's south side. Girardi is a Colorado State Rams helmet. Girardi wanted the helmet be-
Many of the project upgrades are focused on Ram Town, an area on the cause he has family in the Fort Collins area.
southeast side of the stadium where fans meet prior to games to enjoy
food, live music and a variety of inflatable playgrounds for kids. The area 100 percent of CSU players involved in community:
will now feature a large plaza with more than two acres of grass, an am- Colorado State's football team is believed to be one of the only, if not the
phitheater and an arboretum. only program in the nation that involves 100 percent of its players in com-
A fifth gate will be added to the southwest corner of the parking lot, giv- munity service. And not just once during the year.
ing fans direct access to County Road 42C, which runs along the south Every calendar year, every player on the CSU roster will make at least
side of the facility. The new gate should improve traffic flow. three appearances in the community, including the latest round, com-
The new disc golf course should be in place this fall. The 18-hole course pleted by the Rams over the summer prior to the beginning of fall prac-
is a collaborative project between CSU, the City of Fort Collins and the tice. Round 1 is in the spring and Round 3 will take place every year
state, and will be open to the public. during the team's bye week(s).
CSU Director of Athletics Paul Kowalczyk has been working to launch "I want our players to think about something other than themselves on
this project since arriving in 2006. He credited Frank and football Steve a daily basis," said Head Coach Steve Fairchild, whose team likely de-
Fairchild for their support. votes collectively the most community-service hours in the nation every
"Hughes Stadium is in a beautiful setting, right up against the foothills, year. "We're installing a giving-back mentality. I want our players realize
but it was built in a scruffy field that was not particularly attractive," he how fortunate they are."
said. "This project will present the stadium and the university in the best Community service has focused on schools, hospitals and those need-
possible light. We're showing our fans and supporters that we care ing medical assistance, rehab facilities and homeless shelters. Leaders
enough about what we're trying to accomplish here that we're putting in every position group on the roster are responsible for making sure
our best foot forward to create a better overall experience." their teammates at that position are accountable in making each ap-
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TEAM NOTES continued at the same time.
"We are very excited about this year’s season and our new partnership
pearance. with CSU football,” said Taps owner Mark Spring. “We are looking for-
Team advisor Johnny Square and director of football operations Tom ward to this great opportunity. Being an alum and an avid Ram fan my-
Ehlers organized the first annual CSU football community initiative over self makes this a perfect match for a winning season."
the winter of 2009-10. All told, members of the football team made 10 Taps, known for its outstanding selection of beer, is open daily at 11
appearances across Northern Colorado. To help structure the appear- a.m., with happy hour from 3-6 p.m. each day, and 10 p.m. to 12 a.m.
ances, most featured a specific position group. Several upperclassmen Sunday through Thursday.
took the lead in keeping their teammates accountable, and the Rams
completed the very rewarding experience in time for the beginning of Individual Notes
spring practice.
"Pastor Square and Tom were a big help in organizing this for us," Thomas has milestone: CSU quarterback Pete Thomas on Sept.
Fairchild said in the spring. "They went to work at the beginning of this 10 became the first sophomore in program history to reach 3,000 passing
past semester to come up with some places in the area where our play- yards. The feat is remarkable considering none of the great passers that
ers could be effective in making a difference. I was very proud of the came before him — including first-round draft choice Kelly Stouffer, con-
leadership many of our seniors and other players displayed." ference Players of the Year Matt Newton, Bradlee Van Pelt and Moses
Moreno, and CSU Hall of Famer Anthoney Hill, reached that landmark prior
Marriott offering CSU rate for Fort Collins travelers: to their junior years.
CSU Athletics and Nelligan Sports Marketing have entered into a new part-
nership with Marriott. Marriott has provided CSU Athletics with a special Capi’s NCAA record paves road for honors: Nordly Capi
promotional code to book rooms online, which entitles the guest to the wrote his name in the NCAA record book Sept. 3,and days later earned the
CSU rate vs. the standard rate. Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week (Football Writers) as well
This promotional code is to be used among the CSU family and friends as the Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week. With the national
of the university. For reservations at any Fort Collins Marriott property, honor, he earned a spot on the Nagurski Trophy watch list.
go to: http://cwp.marriott.com/ftcco/csu. On the menu, click on Corpo- A 6-foot-3, 248-pound sophomore from Ocoee, Fla., Capi had four forced
rate Promotional Code, and the CSU booking code is C49. fumbles, more than any player ever in a college football game, helping
the Rams earn a conference road victory at New Mexico Saturday.
Get your green on: Colorado State fans have plenty of reasons to an- The record, established on the road in one of only three conference
ticipate the 2011-12 athletic year. One of those reasons this season is the games across the country this weekend, wasn’t enough to earn Capi the
new “Get Your Green On” campaign, announced by CSU officials in Au- national Walter Camp Defensive Player of the Week, as the organization
gust. instead chose Michigan LB Brandon Herron. Herron was the first player
The campaign features a Ram Fan of the Week competition, in which in Wolverines history to post two defensive scores, in a 34-10, weather-
Colorado State fans can submit pictures of their green and gold spirit via shortened game at home against Western Michigan.
e-mail with the chance of winning game tickets and concession coupons. Previously, 10 players had recorded three forced fumbles in a game, ac-
16 Weekly winners automatically qualify for the Fan of the Year drawing that cording to the NCAA Records Book (which is missing TCU’s Alex Ibiy-
includes a grand prize of personalized gear, tickets to the MW tourna- ole, who had a then MW-record three forced fumbles against Tennessee
ment and a free tailgate spot in Ram Town. Tech last year). Others with three in a game: DeLawrence Grant, Oregon
Fans will have the opportunity to attend Get Your Green On days held at St. vs. San Diego St., Sept. 23, 2000; Antwan Peek, Cincinnati vs. La.-
local corporate partner retail outlets, where Cam the Ram, the Colorado Monroe, Dec. 1, 2001; Mason Unck, Arizona St. vs. Stanford, Sept. 28,
State cheer squad and a wide range of CSU coaches will be on hand to 2002; Quintin Mikell, Boise St. vs. Hawaii, Oct. 5, 2002; Grant Wiley,
greet fans. Ticket and apparel giveaways will take place in addition to West Virginia vs. Cincinnati, Sept. 13, 2003; Derrick Johnson, Texas vs.
the chance of winning a free tailgate in Ram Town. Giveaways at these North Texas, Sept. 4, 2004; Ramel Meekins, Rutgers vs. Navy, Oct. 14,
locations and other university events will include beads, sunglasses, key 2006; Cody Grimm, Virginia Tech vs. North Carolina St., Nov. 21, 2009;
chains and much more. and Armond Staten, Central Mich. vs. Western Mich., Nov. 5, 2010.
Vendors in the Denver and Northern Colorado regions will be provided Capi’s 4½ tackles for loss tied for fourth-most in a single game in MW
window clings, buttons for employees and other marketing material to history. His 3½ sacks ranked fourth in Rams annals, behind the four of
encourage CSU fans to get their green on. longtime NFL players Mike Bell (Nov. 19, 1977) and Brady Smith (Sept.
CSU supporters will now be able to participate in the newly dubbed Get 30, 1995), and the 4½ of Guy Miller, the most recent CSU Player of the
Your Green On Fridays. Faculty, staff, students, fans and alumni are en- Week, Oct. 16, 2010.
couraged to wear green every Friday throughout the year to display the Replacing Broderick Sargent, who left with a knee injury in the first quar-
true passion of being a Ram fan. ter, Capi wreaked havoc on the New Mexico offensive line and quarter-
Throughout the year Ram fans are asked to contribute to the Get Your back Tarean Austin. His motor didn’t stop until the last defensive snap,
Green On campaign by purchasing green and gold apparel from outlets when he not only forced his record-breaking fourth fumble, but also re-
carrying CSU gear. Fans are also asked to contact senior associate ath- covered the loose ball at the CSU 18-yard line with nine seconds left.
letic director Garry Ozzello via e-mail or Twitter with the locations of out- That play extinguished the Lobos’ final threat and preserved the Rams’
lets not carrying CSU attire. first road victory since Sept. 6, 2009.
Information on where to get gear will be available at CSURams.com, the He shared MW weekly honors with Boise State’s Kellen Moore (offense)
5280 CSU Web site, and colostate.edu. and TCU kick returner Greg McCoy (special teams).
Miller in 2010 was the first CSU individual to claim the MW’s weekly de-
CSU names Taps official road venue: CSU’s 2011 football fensive honor since Robert Herbert on Oct. 31, 2005. The last time the
season is here. The team has made its plans. Now, it’s time for fans to Rams secured more than one Defensive Player of the Week honor less
make their plans to watch the road games here in town. than a year apart was the 2002 season, when they captured four such
Fans are encouraged to watch that Sept. 3 opener, and every CSU game awards: Adam Wade (twice), David Vickers and Benny Mastropaolo. CSU
away from Fort Collins, at Taps Sports Bar and Grill. That’s because not that season won the conference and finished 10-4.
only is the venue the official watch party location of the Rams, but Taps Capi, an undeclared major, played last season as a true freshman. His
also will donate 10 percent of all net revenue from all food and beverage unique first name translates to mean strength.
sales to CSU’s Athletic General Scholarship Fund. A pillar in the Rams’ community service initiative, which requires every
In other words, fans that cheer on the Rams at Taps, located at 165 player to extend time in the Northern Colorado community three times
Boardwalk Drive in Fort Collins, help fund student-athlete scholarships annually, he helped orchestrate Math Night at Fort Collins' Bauder Ele-
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INDIVIDUAL NOTES continued bus and helicopter.
mentary, working with youngsters to help them learn math. Prior to 2011 Four-for-four: Ted and Kim Kawulok, with CSU’s signing of Joe Kawu-
fall practice, he interacted with teenagers at the Boys and Girls Club in lok in 2011, have incredibly now had four sons earn Division I football
Loveland, Colo. The Rams are believed to lead the nation in community scholarships. And, despite playing at Monarch High School in Louisville,
appearances, combining for more than 345 each season, with 115 play- Colo., just down the road from Folsom Field, three of the sons — Chris,
ers making at least three. Michael and now Joe — have chosen to play for the Rams.
Capi is contemplating a career as a firefighter after his playing career Ted played college football at Northern Arizona and serves as an assis-
tant on the Monarch coaching staff. Oldest son Chris was a tight end for
Unique number: CSU's 6-foot-3, 241-pound defensive end C.J. CSU from 2004-08. Michael is a senior-to-be for the Rams and enters the
James dropped the 1 from his uniform number last year, going from 91 to spring as a starting linebacker. Matt was a tight end at San Diego State.
9. And no, the family isn’t all boys. Little sister, Lia, has four older broth-
The last CSU lineman to wear a single-digit number was Joey Porter, ers. Michael told the Denver Post recently that he feels sorry for any
who donned No. 8 as a senior DE in 1998 before launching his All-Pro boyfriend Lia invites over for dinner.
NFL career. Signing Day was actually Michael’s birthday, so in essense, Joe’s sign-
According to research by Utah State, which has a 351-pound player tied ing could be interpreted as a birthday present for his older brother, who
for the nation’s heaviest single digit, DT Evan Huahulu (with Georgia NG says Joe actually has never given him a birthday gift. Regardless, the
Jon Jenkins, No. 6), James is among the 25 heaviest single-digit play- signing does make the Kawuloks one of only a handful of three-brother
ers in the country. families to play football for the Rams. But, according to team historian
John Hirn (coloradoaggies.com), it’s not the school record.
Matrimony: Paul Madsen, a preseason all-conference selection, be- The Pittsburgh Steelers, 55 years before their appearance Sunday in
came the team’s only married player on June 25, when he married fiancé Super Bowl XLV, made Gary Glick out of Colorado State the NFL’s No. 1
Ashley on March 12. overall draft selection in 1956. While Glick might’ve been the most
prominent in his family, he wasn’t the only one to play football. Like the
Loyalty: When Tampa, Fla., product Charles Lovett sees his name on the Kawuloks, the Glick family had four brothers play at the major-college
new CSU roster in 2011, he’ll probably feel relief that it lists only one po- level. But unlike the Kawuloks, all four Glick brothers played and lettered
sition, wide receiver. That’s because Lovett, one of the most prolific re- in Fort Collins: Leon, Ivan, and Fred, who played in the old AFL.
ceivers in city history through his junior season, carried a huge load for his Other three-brother families at CSU include the French brothers, Jay,
Hillsborough team as a senior. After his 2009 campaign, Lovett had a Jack and Jasper from Julesburg, Colo. (Fort Collins’ largest high-school
chance as a senior to break nearly every career receiving record in Florida football stadium, French Field, is named after Jay, a longtime Fort Collins
annals. High School coach).
After losing his quarterback Tarean Austin (New Mexico) to graduation, Perhaps the most prominent player in CSU history, consensus All-Amer-
Lovett could’ve transferred to another school to help his own cause. ican Fum McGraw, also had two brothers play for the school: Bill and
Tampa doesn’t penalize football players for transfering schools and he Hersh. Bill did not last on the football team long enough to get a letter,
could’ve played for another team with a QB, without missing games. but the 1946, ‘47 and ‘48 media guides state that Fum was the third
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But not only did Lovett remain at Hillsborough, one of the oldest schools brother in a line of Aggies athletes. Bill played on the 1941 team, while
in Florida, he also unselfishly agreed to move to fill Austin’s void at quar- Hersh played on the 1942 squad and lost his leg in action during World
terback. Lovett was Hillsborough’s field general for the first half of 2010 War II. He returned as a coach and administartor at CSU for many years.
until the school had groomed a future starter. More recently, the Stratton family — from another arch-rival’s territory,
Lovett, called by longtime Hillsborough coach Earl Garcia the best all- Wyoming — has sent three brothers through Fort Collins. Ben, a safety,
around player he’s had, also played running back and cornerback, and re- and Dane, an offensive lineman, were both starters for the Rams in the
turned punts and kickoffs, in addition to wide receiver. last decade. Youngest brother Alex, also a DB, played briefly before in-
jury cut short his career two years ago.
Sisson leads country: Mychal Sisson entering the year had nine ca- Before Sonny Lubick became coach in 1993 (see list), several other
reer forced fumbles, more than any active player in the the nation other brothers have played for the Aggies and Rams, even going back to the
than Southern Mississippi’s Cordarro Law (10) at the time of his injury inception of football in 1893, when Henry and Richard Calkins played
Sept. 10. Sisson also at the time of his broken ankle led the nation with 40 on the very first team. Other sets of brothers include the Emich (1899),
career tackles for loss. The national leaders on Sept. 12: Hartshorn (1921), Hyde (1923), White (Albert and Wilbur 1929-34), Ash-
Rank Player Pos Games Total Per Game baugh (1954-59), Graves (1953-58), Driscoll (1974-81), Bell (1974-78),
1 Mychal Sisson, Colorado St. SR LB 40.0 1.0 Call (1979-83), Bartalo (1982-88) and Chirico (1982-90) families.
2 Cordarro Law, Southern Miss. SR DL 36.5 0.9
3 Jerrell Wedge, Miami (OH) SR LB 34.5 1.0 DT: Donnell Alexander has only some memories of his biological dad,
4 James-Michael Johnson, NevadaSR LB 32.0 0.8 who passed away when Donnell was young, but he shows similar athleti-
Vince Browne, Northwestern SR DL 32.0 0.8 cism. Alexander’s father is the late Derrick Thomas, who still holds the
Korey Williams, Southern Miss. SR LB 32.0 1.0 NFL’s single-game record with seven sacks. He was inducted into the Pro
Julian Miller, West Virginia SR DL 32.0 0.8 Football Hall of Fame in 2009 after an 11-year career with the Kansas City
Sean Spence, Miami (FL) SR LB 32.0 0.9 Chiefs, who made him the fourth overall selection in the 1989 NFL Draft,
9 Vinny Curry, Marshall SR DL 31.5 0.9 out of Alabama.
10 Jabaree Tuani, Navy SR DL 31.0 0.7
Battling adversity: New CSU lineman Justin Hansen, one of the
Tulsa to Siberia: New CSU tight end Blake Jones is an exceptional state’s highest ranked recruits, started on both sides of the ball at Long-
student that helped Tulsa Union, the school that produced former Rams mont High School the past two years. He’s now earned a major-college
starter Blake Smith, dominate the state of Oklahoma the past three years. football scholarship and he’s done it after battling Asperger’s Syndrome, a
One of his teammates might follow him to the Mountain West and see him disorder on the autism spectrum. An accomplished heavyweight wrestler,
on the gridiron whenever the Rams meet Air Force. Unfortunately, Blake’s Hansen also competed for the Class 4A state championship at the Pepsi
dad, Bobby, can only see about half of his games. That’s because his ca- Center. He’s also played basketball for Longmont, and earned all-conference
reer with an oil company takes him from Tulsa to Siberia every 21 days. The recognition in track as a thrower.
52-hour trip requires five modes of transportation, including two planes, a
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2011 COLORADO STATE ROSTERS
Head Coach — Steve Fairchild, fourth season. Roster as of Sept.19
Assistant coaches — Larry Lewis (associate head coach, special teams coordinator and running backs), Larry Kerr (assistant head coach and defensive coor-
dinator), Darrell Ballard (graduate assistant/offense), Bernard Clark (linebackers), Tim Duffie (secondary), Dan Hammerschmidt (passing game coordinator
and wide receivers), Anthoney Hill (tight ends), Pat Meyer (offensive coordinator and offensive line), Nick Oppenneer (graduate assistant/defense), Todd
Stroud (defensive line), Daren Wilkinson (quarterbacks).
NUMERICAL ROSTER
ALPHABETICAL ROSTER
No Name Pos Ht Wt Cl Exp Hometown (High School/Previous College) Clock Yrs 7 Donnell Alexander . . . . . . . . .RB
1 Lou Greenwood WR 6-0 172 JR 2L Conroe, Texas (Conroe) 3/2 56 Shaquil Barrett . . . . . . . . . . .LB
1 Mike Orakpo LB 6-1 213 SO 1L Houston, Texas (Westbury) 4/3 3 Shaq Bell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CB
2 Thomas Coffman WR 5-10 168 FR RS Austin, Texas (Stephen F. Austin) 4/4 78 Jared Biard . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OL
2 Ezra Thompson S 6-2 207 SO 1L Tinley Park, Ill. (Lincoln-Way East) 3/3 23 Bernard Blake . . . . . . . . . . . .DB
3 Shaq Bell CB 5-11 191 SO 1L Kissimmee, Fla. (Osceola) 4/3 87 Hunter Blevins . . . . . . . . . . . . .P
3 Matt Yemm WR 5-11 194 SR 3L Fort Collins, Colo. (Fort Collins) 1/1 11 Bobby Borcky . . . . . . . . . . .WR
4 Steven Michel LB 6-1 203 FR HS Orlando, Fla. (Jones) 5/4
17 T.J. Borcky . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WR
4 Pete Thomas QB 6-5 217 SO 1L El Cajon, Calif. (Valhalla) 4/3
32 Dorian Brown . . . . . . . . . . . .RB
5 Charles Lovett WR 5-8 172 FR HS Tampa, Fla. (Hillsborough) 5/4
34 Joe Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FB
5 Momo Thomas CB 5-9 182 JR 2L Kissimmee, Fla. (Osceola) 2/2
6 Chris Nwoke RB 6-0 215 SO 1L Highlands Ranch, Colo. (ThunderRidge) 3/3 94 Te'Jay Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . .DT
6 Mychal Sisson LB 5-11 211 SR 3L Duncanville, Texas (Duncanville) 1/1 18 Davis Burl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DE
7 Donnell Alexander RB 5-11 207 FR HS Blue Springs, Mo. (Blue Springs South) 5/4 11 Nordly Capi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DL
7 Ivory Herd DB 5-11 200 SR 3L Vista, Calif. (Rancho Buena Vista) 1/1 77 Joe Caprioglio . . . . . . . . . . . .OL
8 Charles Favors LB 6-1 222 SO 1L Orlando, Fla. (Dr. Phillips) 4/3 71 Sam Carlson . . . . . . . . . . . . .OL
8 Byron Steele WR 6-3 211 JR 1L Arlington, Texas (Lamar) 2/2 20 Raymond Carter . . . . . . . . . .RB
9 C.J. James DE 6-3 242 JR 2L Orlando, Fla. (Colonial) 3/2 46 Scott Carter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DL
9 Marquise Law WR 6-4 195 JR 1L Miami, Fla. (American) 2/2 86 Kivon Cartwright . . . . . . . . . .FB
10 Crockett Gillmore TE 6-6 244 SO 1L Bushland, Texas (Bushland) 4/3
60 Trey Cassidy . . . . . . . . . . . . .OL
10 Kevin Pierre-Louis DB 6-1 203 FR HS Del Rio, Texas (Del Rio) 5/4
51 Nick Ciani . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DE
11 Bobby Borcky WR 6-1 183 SO 1L Orlando, Fla. (Lake Highland Prep) 4/3
13 Lee Clubb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WR
11 Nordly Capi DL 6-3 248 SO 1L Ocoee, Fla. (Ocoee) 4/3
2 Thomas Coffman . . . . . . . . .WR
18 12 Austin Gray DB 6-3 208 FR RS Abilene, Texas (Wylie) 4/4
13 Lee Clubb WR 5-10 187 FR HS Iowa Park, Texas (Iowa Park) 5/4 37 Aaron Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LB
13 Immanuel Mitchell DB 5-11 174 SO 1L Corona, Calif. (Eleanor Roosevelt) 3/3 14 Ben DeLine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .K
14 Ben DeLine K 6-0 185 SR 3L Steamboat Springs, Colo. (Steamboat Springs) 2/1 19 DeAndre Elliott . . . . . . . . . . .DB
14 M.J. McPeek QB 6-4 240 JR VR Aurora, Colo. (Kansas State) 2/2 87 Brett Etherton . . . . . . . . . . .WR
15 Marcus Shaw CB 5-8 176 JR 2L Dallas, Texas (Duncanville) 2/2 45 Nu'uvali Fa'apito . . . . . . . . . .LB
15 Conner Smith QB 6-5 215 FR HS Richmond, Texas (Travis) 5/4 8 Charles Favors . . . . . . . . . . . .LB
16 Trent Matthews DB 6-3 200 FR HS Converse, Texas (Judson) 5/4 55 A.J. Frieler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OL
17 T.J. Borcky WR 6-4 208 SR 3L Orlando, Fla. (Lake Highland Prep) 1/1
57 John Froland . . . . . . . . . . . . .DL
18 Davis Burl DE 6-2 236 JR 2L Aurora, Colo. (Grandview) 2/2
58 Jake Gdowski . . . . . . . . . . . .OL
18 Garrett Grayson QB 6-2 201 FR HS Vancouver, Wash. (Heritage) 5/4
39 Austin Gillmore . . . . . . . . . . .FB
19 DeAndre Elliott DB 6-1 174 FR HS Dallas, Texas (Carter) 5/4
20 Raymond Carter RB 6-0 213 SR 1L Los Angeles, Calif. (UCLA) 1/1 10 Crockett Gillmore . . . . . . . . . .TE
22 Elijah-Blu Smith CB 5-11 194 SR 3L Los Angeles, Calif. (Crenshaw) 1/1 26 Derek Good . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RB
23 Bernard Blake DB 6-0 175 FR RS Bastrop, Texas (Bastrop) 4/4 64 Jordan Gragert . . . . . . . . . . .OL
24 Dominique Vinson DB/WR6-0 165 JR 1L Huntington Beach, Calif. (Saddleback College) 2/2 12 Austin Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DB
26 Derek Good RB 5-10 202 SR 3L Berthoud, Colo. (Berthoud) 1/1 18 Garrett Grayson . . . . . . . . . .QB
27 Mark Woodbury RB 6-1 202 JR VR Chico, Calif. (Pleasant Valley) 2/2 77 Charles Green . . . . . . . . . . . .DL
28 Davon Riddick RB 6-0 201 FR HS Abilene, Texas (Cooper) 5/4 1 Lou Greenwood . . . . . . . . . .WR
28 Conner Roggy DB 6-0 183 FR RS Greeley, Colo. (Greeley West) 4/4 68 Justin Hansen . . . . . . . . . . . .DL
29 Broderick Sargent DE 6-2 233 JR 2L Chesterfield, Mo. (Parkway Central) 2/2
74 Mason Hathaway . . . . . . . . . .OL
30 Jake Levin FB 6-2 217 SO 1L Brighton, Colo. (Legacy) 4/3
75 Brandon Haynes . . . . . . . . . .OL
31 Cory James LB 6-0 227 FR HS Del Rio, Texas (Del Rio) 5/4
91 Ross Heath . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DE
32 Dorian Brown RB 6-1 230 FR HS Loveland, Colo. (Thompson Valley) 5/4
33 Cameron Moss TE 6-5 245 SO VR El Cajon, Calif. (Steele Canyon) 3/3 53 Tanner Hedstrom . . . . . . . . . .LS
34 Joe Brown FB 6-3 224 SO 1L Wichita, Kan. (Bishop Carroll) 3/3 7 Ivory Herd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DB
36 Drew Reilly DB 6-3 184 FR HS Valley Center, Calif. (Valley Center) 5/4 42 Ken Hulbert . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LB
37 Aaron Davis LB 6-0 199 FR HS Los Alamitos, Calif. (Los Alamitos) 5/4 9 C.J. James . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DE
38 Kyle Shefferly LB 6-1 200 FR HS Parker, Colo. (Ponderosa) 5/4 31 Cory James . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LB
39 Austin Gillmore FB 6-0 217 JR 1L Bushland, Texas (West Texas A&M) 2/2 84 Blake Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE
40 Max Morgan LB 6-1 217 FR RS Greeley, Colo. (Greeley West) 4/4 90 Joe Kawulok . . . . . . . . . . . . .DL
41 Pete Kontodiakos P 6-3 224 JR 2L Tarpon Springs, Fla. (Countryside) 3/2 52 Michael Kawulok . . . . . . . . . .LB
42 Ken Hulbert LB 5-11 203 FR RS Highlands Ranch, Colo. (ThunderRidge) 4/4
42 George Maumau FB 5-11 231 FR HS Denver, Colo. (Valor Christian) 5/4
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No Name Pos Ht Wt Cl Exp Hometown (High School/Previous College) Clock Yrs
41 Pete Kontodiakos . . . . . . . . . .P
43 James Skelton LB 6-2 230 JR 2L Littleton, Colo. (Chatfield) 2/2
44 Joe McKay FB 6-1 238 SO VR Akron, Colo. (Akron) 3/3 92 Nuku Latu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DT
44 Colton Paulhus DL 6-2 274 SO JC Granite Bay, Calif. (American River College) 3/3 9 Marquise Law . . . . . . . . . . .WR
45 Nu'uvali Fa'apito LB 6-0 207 FR HS La Quinta, Calif. (La Quinta) 5/4 30 Jake Levin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FB
46 Scott Carter DL 6-3 261 SR 2L Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Mountain Vista) 1/1 5 Charles Lovett . . . . . . . . . . .WR
47 Zach Tiedgen DL 6-4 270 JR 1L Highlands Ranch, Colo. (ThunderRidge) 2/2 76 Paul Madsen . . . . . . . . . . . . .OL
49 Justin Stallworth S 6-1 190 FR RS Compton, Calif. (Dominguez) 4/4 16 Trent Matthews . . . . . . . . . . .DB
49 Chad VanderMolen K 5-11 167 SR 1L Garden Grove, Calif. (Tulsa) 1/1 42 George Maumau . . . . . . . . . .FB
50 Mason Myers OL 6-3 302 FR RS Oklahoma City, Okla. (Southmoore) 4/4 72 Tyler McDermott . . . . . . . . . .OL
51 Nick Ciani DE 6-2 220 FR HS Glenwood Springs, Colo. (Glenwood Springs) 5/4
44 Joe McKay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FB
51 Ty Sambrailo OL 6-5 299 FR RS Watsonville, Calif. (St. Francis Catholic) 4/4
14 M.J. McPeek . . . . . . . . . . . . .QB
52 Michael Kawulok LB 6-3 224 SR 3L Boulder, Colo. (Monarch) 2/1
4 Steven Michel . . . . . . . . . . . .LB
53 Tanner Hedstrom LS 6-1 220 SO 1L Fort Collins, Colo. (Fort Collins) 3/3
54 Jordan Murphy LB 6-1 221 FR HS Castle Rock, Colo. (Lutheran) 5/4 13 Immanuel Mitchell . . . . . . . .DB
55 A.J. Frieler OL 6-5 287 FR TR Greeley, Colo. (Air Force prep) 5/4 40 Max Morgan . . . . . . . . . . . . .LB
55 Eric Niederberger LB 6-1 214 FR RS Nevada City, Calif. (Nevada Union) 4/4 33 Cameron Moss . . . . . . . . . . .TE
56 Shaquil Barrett LB 6-2 244 SO TR Baltimore, Md. (Nebraska-Omaha) 3/3 54 Jordan Murphy . . . . . . . . . . .LB
57 John Froland DL 6-5 250 FR RS Snohomish, Wash. (Glacier Peak) 4/4 50 Mason Myers . . . . . . . . . . . .OL
58 Jake Gdowski OL 6-3 309 SR 2L Grand Island, Neb. (Grand Island) 1/1 55 Eric Niederberger . . . . . . . . .LB
60 Trey Cassidy OL 6-3 283 FR HS Angleton, Texas (Angleton) 5/4 6 Chris Nwoke . . . . . . . . . . . . .RB
64 Jordan Gragert OL 6-4 291 SO 1L Libby, Mont. (Libby) 3/3 1 Mike Orakpo . . . . . . . . . . . . .LB
67 Josh Tashiro OL 6-2 301 SR VR Brighton, Colo. (Thornton) 1/1
44 Colton Paulhus . . . . . . . . . . .DL
68 Justin Hansen DL 6-5 310 FR HS Longmont, Colo. (Longmont) 5/4
10 Kevin Pierre-Louis . . . . . . . .DB
69 Alex Tucci OL 6-3 297 FR RS Weston, Fla. (Cypress Bay) 4/4
36 Drew Reilly . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DB
70 Weston Richburg OL 6-4 300 SO 1L Bushland, Texas (Bushland) 3/3
71 Sam Carlson OL 6-4 260 FR HS Wellington, Colo. (Poudre) 5/4 70 Weston Richburg . . . . . . . . .OL
72 Tyler McDermott OL 6-2 291 SR 1L Lake Worth Fla. (Palm Beach Central) 1/1 28 Davon Riddick . . . . . . . . . . . .RB
74 Mason Hathaway OL 6-5 282 FR RS Southlake, Texas (Carroll) 4/4 83 Chris Robinson . . . . . . . . . .WR
75 Brandon Haynes OL 6-3 305 SO VR Cedar Hill Texas (Dallas Jesuit) 3/3 28 Conner Roggy . . . . . . . . . . . .DB
76 Paul Madsen OL 6-4 309 SR 3L Provo, Utah (San Ramon Valley) 1/1 51 Ty Sambrailo . . . . . . . . . . . . .OL
77 Joe Caprioglio OL 6-6 315 JR 1L Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Highlands Ranch) 2/2 29 Broderick Sargent . . . . . . . . .DE
77 Charles Green DL 6-2 257 FR RS Sanford, Fla. (Seminole) 4/4 85 Derek Serowski . . . . . . . . . .WR
78 Jared Biard OL 6-7 319 SO VR League City, Texas (Clear Creek) 3/3
82 Efrem Woldu WR 5-10 182 SO VR Denver, Colo. (Thomas Jefferson) 3/3
15 Marcus Shaw . . . . . . . . . . . .CB 19
38 Kyle Shefferly . . . . . . . . . . . .LB
83 Chris Robinson WR 6-4 164 SO VR Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Stoneman Douglas) 3/3
6 Mychal Sisson . . . . . . . . . . . .LB
84 Blake Jones TE 6-5 241 FR HS Tulsa, Okla. (Union) 5/4
43 James Skelton . . . . . . . . . . . .LB
85 Derek Serowski WR 6-4 178 FR TR Moore, Okla. (Central Oklahoma) 4/3
86 Kivon Cartwright FB 6-4 233 FR RS Pueblo, Colo. (Pueblo South) 4/4 15 Conner Smith . . . . . . . . . . . .QB
87 Hunter Blevins P 6-0 190 JR VR Eagle, Colo. (Eagle Valley) 2/2 22 Elijah-Blu Smith . . . . . . . . . .CB
87 Brett Etherton WR 6-3 214 FR RS La Mesa, Calif. (Grossmont) 4/4 49 Justin Stallworth . . . . . . . . . . .S
88 Ben Tedford TE 6-6 250 JR 1L Littleton, Colo. (Columbine) 2/2 8 Byron Steele . . . . . . . . . . . .WR
89 Adam Winick WR 6-1 182 JR VR Windsor, Colo. (CSU-Pueblo) 2/2 67 Josh Tashiro . . . . . . . . . . . . .OL
90 Joe Kawulok DL 6-6 235 FR HS Boulder, Colo. (Monarch) 5/4 88 Ben Tedford . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE
91 Ross Heath DE 6-2 213 FR HS Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Regis Jesuit) 5/4 5 Momo Thomas . . . . . . . . . . .CB
92 Nuku Latu DT 6-2 298 SR 3L Mesa, Ariz. (Highland) 1/1 4 Pete Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . .QB
93 Brent Williams DE 6-4 195 FR HS Los Angeles, Calif. (Taft) 5/4
2 Ezra Thompson . . . . . . . . . . . .S
94 Te'Jay Brown DT 6-2 267 SO VR St. Petersburg, Fla. (St. Petersburg) 3/3
47 Zach Tiedgen . . . . . . . . . . . . .DL
96 Curtis Wilson DL 6-4 262 SO VR Orlando, Fla. (Timber Creek) 3/3
69 Alex Tucci . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OL
#L — number of varsity letters earned entering 2011; HS — high school; RS — used allotted redshirt year as a freshman 49 Chad VanderMolen . . . . . . . . .K
in 2010; TR — transferred to CSU; VR — varsity-reserve performer; NOTE — Clock years indicate remaining number of 24 Dominique Vinson . . . . .WR/DB
years available to play/number of years eligible entering 2011. 93 Brent Williams . . . . . . . . . . . .DE
96 Curtis Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . .DL
89 Adam Winick . . . . . . . . . . . .WR
82 Efrem Woldu . . . . . . . . . . . .WR
27 Mark Woodbury . . . . . . . . . .RB
3 Matt Yemm . . . . . . . . . . . . .WR
COLORADO STATE FOOTBALL NOTES | SEPT. 19, 2011 | GAME 4 | RAMS AT UTAH STATE
COLORADO STATE DEPTH CHART
AS OF SEPT. 19, 2011
OFFENSE
WR 1 Lou Greenwood 6-0 172 Jr 2L Conroe, Texas/Conroe
13 Lee Clubb 5-10 187 Fr HS Iowa Park, Texas/Iowa Park
83 Chris Robinson 6-4 164 So VR Fort Lauderdale, Fla./Stoneman Douglas
T 74 Mason Hathaway OR 6-5 282 Fr RS Southlake, Texas/Carroll
51 Ty Sambrailo 6-5 299 Fr RS Watsonville, Calif./St. Francis
G 58 Jake Gdowski 6-3 309 Sr 2L Grand Island, Neb./Grand Island
75 Brandon Haynes 6-3 305 So VR Cedar Hill, Texas/Dallas Jesuit
C 70 Weston Richburg 6-4 300 So 1L Bushland, Texas/Bushland
72 Tyler McDermott 6-2 291 Sr 1L Lake Worth, Fla./Palm Beach Central
G 64 Jordan Gragert 6-4 291 So 1L Libby, Mont./Libby
50 Mason Myers 6-3 302 Fr RS Oklahoma City, Okla./Southmoore
T 76 Paul Madsen 6-4 309 Sr 3L Pleasanton, Calif./San Ramon Valley
51 Ty Sambrailo 6-5 299 Fr RS Watsonville, Calif./St. Francis
TE 10 Crockett Gillmore 6-6 244 So 1L Bushland, Texas/Bushland
84 Blake Jones 6-5 241 Fr HS Tulsa, Okla./Union
WR 3 Matt Yemm 5-11 194 Sr 3L Fort Collins, Colo./Fort Collins
17 T.J. Borcky 6-4 208 Sr 3L Orlando, Fla./Lake Highland Prep
WR 9 Marquise Law 6-4 195 Jr 1L Miami, Fla./American
2 Thomas Coffman 5-10 168 Fr RS Austin, Texas/Stephen F. Austin
5 Charles Lovett 5-8 172 Fr HS Tampa, Fla./Hillsborough
11 Bobby Borcky 6-1 183 So 1L Orlando, Fla./Lake Highland Prep
QB 4 Pete Thomas 6-5 217 So 1L El Cajon, Calif./Valhalla
18 Garrett Grayson OR 6-2 201 Fr HS Vancouver, Wash./Heritage
14 M.J. McPeek 6-4 240 Jr VR Aurora, Colo./Kansas State
RB 20 Raymond Carter 6-0 213 Sr 1L Los Angeles, Calif./UCLA
20 6 Chris Nwoke 6-0 215 So 1L Highlands Ranch, Colo./ThunderRidge
26 Derek Good 5-10 202 Sr 3L Berthoud, Colo./Berthoud
FB 30 Jake Levin 6-2 217 So 1L Brighton, Colo./Legacy
34 Joe Brown 6-3 224 So 1L Wichita, Kan./Bishop Carroll
44 Joe McKay 6-1 238 So VR Akron, Colo./Akron
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
Players Coaches/Staff
Shaquil Barrett .................shuh-KEEL BARE-it Marquise Law ...............................mar-KEECE Terry DeZeeuw ...............................duh-ZAY-o
Jared Biard ..........................................BEARD Jake Levin ........................................LEVV-inn Tom Ehlers .............................................L-ers
Te’Jay Brown .............................................T-J Immanuel Mitchell....................E-man-you-ell Paul Kowalczyk....................kuh-WALL-check
Nordly Capi .......................................KAPP-ee Steven Michel ..................................MIKE-uhl
Joe Capriolglio..................KAP-ree-OH-lee-oh Chris Nwoke ....................................WOH-kay
Kivon Cartwright..............................KEE-vonn Eric Niederberger ................NEED-er-BER-ger
Nick Ciani .....................................see-AHN-ee Mike Orakpo..............................oh-RACK-poh
Ben DeLine ......................................duh-LINE Colton Paulhus .................................PAHL-us
N.Fa'apito ....new-OO-VAHL-ee fa-AH-PEE-toe Davon Riddick ................................dave-ONN
A.J. Frieler .........................................FREE-ler Weston Richburg .........................RITCH-berg
John Froland .................................FROH-lund Ty Sambrailo ................................sam-BRY-lo
Jake Gdowski..........................guh-DOW-skee Derek Serowski .........................serr-OW-skee
Jordan Gragert ...............................GRAY-gurt Mychal Sisson ....................................SISS-in
Michael/Joe Kawulok .................kuh-WALL-ik Zach Tiedgen .......................................TEE-jin
Pete Kontodiakos .....cunn-DOH-DEE-aack-iss Alex Tucci........................................TOO-chee
Nuku Latu...........................NOO-koo LAH-too
COLORADO STATE FOOTBALL NOTES | SEPT. 19, 2011 | GAME 4 | RAMS AT UTAH STATE
COLORADO STATE DEPTH CHART
AS OF SEPT. 19, 2011
DEFENSE
DE 11 Nordly Capi 6-3 248 So 1L Ocoee, Fla./Ocoee
18 Davis Burl 6-2 236 Jr 2L Aurora, Colo./Grandview
DT 57 John Froland 6-5 250 Fr RS Snohomish, Wash./Glacier Peak
47 Zach Tiedgen 6-4 270 Jr 1L Highlands Ranch, Colo./ThunderRidge
NT 92 Nuku Latu 6-2 298 Sr 3L Gilbert, Ariz./Highland
94 Te’Jay Brown 6-2 267 So VR St. Petersburg, Fla./St. Petersburg
96 Curtis Wilson 6-4 262 So VR Orlando, Fla./Timber Creek
DE 9 C.J. James 6-3 242 Jr 2L Orlando, Fla./Colonial
44 Colton Paulhus 6-2 274 So JC Granite Bay, Calif./American River College
SLB 43 James Skelton 6-2 230 Jr 2L Littleton, Colo./Chatfield
40 Max Morgan 6-1 217 Fr RS Greeley, Colo./Greeley West
55 Eric Niederberger 6-1 214 Fr RS Nevada City, Calif./Nevada Union
MLB 56 Shaquil Barrett 6-2 244 So TR Baltimore, Md./Nebraska-Omaha
8 Charles Favors 6-1 222 So 1L Orlando, Fla./Dr. Phillips
WLB 1 Mike Orakpo 6-1 213 So 1L Houston, Texas/Westbury
37 Aaron Davis 6-0 199 Fr HS Los Alamitos, Calif./Los Alamitos
CB 5 Momo Thomas 5-9 182 Jr 2L Kissimmee, Fla./Osceola
15 Marcus Shaw 5-8 176 Jr 2L Dallas, Texas/Duncanville
CB 22 Elijah-Blu Smith 5-11 194 Sr 3L Los Angeles, Calif./Crenshaw
3 Shaq Bell 5-11 191 So 1L Kissimmee, Fla./Osceola
FS 12 Austin Gray 6-3 208 Fr RS Abilene, Texas/Wylie
16 Trent Matthews 6-3 200 Fr HS Converse, Texas/Judson
SS 7 Ivory Herd 5-11 200 Sr 3L Vista, Calif./Rancho Buena Vista
36 Drew Reilly 6-3 184 Fr HS Valley Center, Calif./Valley Center
SPECIAL TEAMS 21
P 41 Pete Kontodiakos 6-3 224 Jr 2L Tarpon Springs, Fla./Countryside
49 Chad VanderMolen 5-11 167 Sr 2L Garden Grove, Calif./University of Tulsa
PK 14 Ben DeLine 6-0 185 Sr 3L Steamboat Springs, Colo./Steamboat Springs
49 Chad VanderMolen 5-11 167 Sr 2L Garden Grove, Calif./University of Tulsa
LS 53 Tanner Hedstrom 6-1 220 So 1L Fort Collins, Colo./Fort Collins
17 T.J. Borcky 6-4 208 Sr 3L Orlando, Fla./Lake Highland Prep
H 3 Matt Yemm 5-11 194 Sr 3L Fort Collins, Colo./Fort Collins
49 Chad VanderMolen 5-11 167 Sr 2L Garden Grove, Calif./University of Tulsa
KR 26 Derek Good 5-10 202 Sr 3L Berthoud, Colo./Berthoud
13 Lee Clubb 5-10 187 Fr HS Iowa Park, Texas/Iowa Park
23 Bernard Blake 6-0 175 Fr RS Bastrop, Texas/Bastrop
PR 5 Momo Thomas 5-9 182 Jr 2L Kissimmee, Fla./Osceola
5 Charles Lovett 5-8 172 Fr HS Tampa, Fla./Hillsborough
24 Dominique Vinson 6-0 167 Jr 1L Huntington Beach, Calif./Saddleback College
CONSECUTIVE GAMES PLAYED/STARTED
Herd, Ivory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 15 Richburg, Weston . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 15
Latu, Nuku . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 3 Thomas, Pete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 15
Yemm, Matt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 0 Gragert, Jordan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 3
Burl, Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 0 Hedstrom, Tanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 0
DeLine, Ben . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 0 Vinson, Dominique . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 0
Kontodiakos, Pete . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 0 Smith, Elijah-Blu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 9
Greenwood, Lou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 1 Brown, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 0
Madsen, Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 22 Gillmore, Crockett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 3
Gdowski, Jake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 15 Borcky, T.J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 0
Bell, Shaq . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 0 Good, Derek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 0
Caprioglio, Joe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 12 Nwoke, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 0
Law, Marquise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 1
Orakpo, Mike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 3 (streaks dating to 2010 season)
COLORADO STATE FOOTBALL NOTES | SEPT. 19, 2011 | GAME 4 | RAMS AT UTAH STATE
THE LAST TIME
INDIVIDUAL COLORADO STATE OPPONENT
30 Rushing Attempts 30 Gartrell Johnson III vs. New Mexico; Nov. 15, 2008 31 Ronnie Hillman at San Diego State; Nov. 6, 2010
200 Yards Rushing 285 Gartrell Johnson III vs. Fresno State; Dec. 20, 2008 256 Chad Hall, vs. Air Force; Oct. 13, 2007
100 Yards Rushing 100 Raymond Carter vs. Northern Colorado; Sept. 10, 2011 147 Alvester Alexander, at Wyoming; Nov. 20, 2010
4 Touchdowns Rushing 4 Todd Yert vs. Cal State-Fullerton; Sept. 16, 1989 5 Alvester Alexander, at Wyoming; Nov. 20, 2010
3 Touchdowns Rushing 3 Leonard Mason vs. New Mexico; Oct. 30, 2010 5 Alvester Alexander, at Wyoming; Nov. 20, 2010
400 Yards Passing 419 Justin Holland vs. Wyoming; Oct. 22, 2005 459 Ryan Lindley vs. San Diego State; Oct. 24, 2009
350 Yards Passing 386 Pete Thomas vs. Idaho; Sept. 25, 2010 389 Max Hall vs. BYU; Nov. 1, 2008
50 Pass Attempts 51 Grant Stucker, at BYU, Sept. 26, 2009 55 Case Keenum vs. Houston; Sept. 20, 2008
40 Pass Attempts 42 Pete Thomas vs. Northern Colorado; Sept. 10, 2011 43 Ryan Lindley vs. San Diego State; Oct. 24, 2009
30 Pass Attempts 33 Pete Thomas at Wyoming; Nov. 20, 2010 32 Tyler Hansen at Colorado: Sept. 17, 2011
25 Pass Completions 28 Pete Thomas vs. Northern Colorado; Sept. 10, 2011 31 Tarean Ausin at New Mexico; Sept. 3, 2011
20 Pass Completions 22 Pete Thomas at New Mexico; Sept. 3, 2011 23 Anthony Carta-Samuels, at Wyoming; Nov. 20, 2010
4 Touchdown Passes 4 Grant Stucker, at Idaho, Oct. 3, 2009 6 Ryan Lindley vs. San Diego State; Oct. 24, 2009
400 Yards Total Offense 400 Justin Holland vs. Wyoming; Oct. 22, 2005 402 Colin Kaepernick at Nevada; Sept. 11, 2010
300 Yards Total Offense 347 Pete Thomas vs. Idaho; Sept. 25, 2010 313 Anthony Carta-Samuels, at Wyoming; Nov. 20, 2010
10 Receptions 11 Tyson Liggett, at BYU, Sept. 26, 2009 15 DeMarcus Sampson vs. San Diego State; Oct. 24, 2009
200 Receiving Yards 211 Rashaun Greer vs. Houston; Sept. 20, 2008 257 DeMarcus Sampson vs. San Diego State; Oct. 24, 2009
3 Touchdown Receptions 3 Dion Morton at Wyoming; Nov. 22, 2008 4 Luke Ashworth vs BYU; Nov. 13, 2010
3 Field Goals Made 3 Ben DeLine vs. Idaho; Sept. 25, 2010 3 James Aho, at New Mexico, Nov. 21, 2009
2 Pass Interceptions 2 Darryl Williams at UNLV; Oct. 20, 2007 2 Marcell Gibbons vs. Northern Colorado, Sept. 10, 2011
50-Yard Field Goal 52 Jason Smith at Utah; Oct. 18, 2008 50 Eric Soderberg vs. Air Force; Oct. 31, 2009
60-Yard Punt 69 Pete Kontodiakos at Wyoming; Nov. 20, 2010 66 Mike Snoy vs. Weber State; Sept. 12, 2009
Kickoff Return For Touchdown 90 John Mosure vs. CU; Aug. 31, 2008 100 Jon Warzeka at Air Force; Oct. 9, 2010
Punt Return For Touchdown 58 Damon Morton at Fresno State; Sept. 30, 2006 69 Jeremy Kerly at TCU; Oct.17, 2009
Fumble Return For Touchdown 88 Mychal Sisson at San Diego State; Nov. 6, 2010 44 Kyle Van Noy vs BYU; Nov. 13, 2010
Interception Return For Touchdown 97 Nick Oppenneer at New Mexico; Nov. 21, 2009 56 Evan Harris at Miami (OH); Sept. 18, 2010
TEAM COLORADO STATE OPPONENT
30 First Downs 30 vs. New Mexico; Oct. 30, 2010 33 at Nevada; Sept. 11, 2010
400 Yards Rushing 440 at BYU; Nov. 1, 2001 410 at BYU; Nov. 1, 2001
300 Yards Rushing 328 vs. New Mexico; Oct. 30, 2010 346 vs. TCU; Oct. 2, 2010
60 Rushing Attempts 70 at Utah; Oct. 28, 1989 60 vs. Georgia Southern; Nov. 17, 2007
50 Rushing Attempts 50 vs. New Mexico; Oct. 30, 2010 59 vs. Air Force; Oct. 31, 2009
4 Rushing Touchdowns 4 vs. New Mexico; Oct. 30, 2010 5 at Wyoming; Nov. 20, 2010
400 Yards Passing 419 vs. Wyoming; Oct. 22, 2005 427 at Utah: Oct. 23, 2010
50 Pass Attempts 51 at BYU; Sept. 26, 2009 55 vs. Houston; Sept. 20, 2008
40 Pass Attempts 42 vs. Northern Colorado; Sept. 10, 2011 40 at Utah: Oct. 23, 2010
30 Pass Completions 31 at BYU; Sept. 26, 2009 31 at New Mexico: Sept. 3, 2011
4 Touchdown Passes 4 vs. Idaho; Oct. 10, 2009 4 vs BYU; Nov. 13, 2010
600 Yards Total Offense 619 vs. Fresno State; Dec. 20, 2008 648 at Utah: Oct. 23, 2010
80 Total Plays 83 vs. Northern Colorado; Sept. 10, 2011 83 vs. Weber State; Sept. 12, 2009
4 Turnovers 4 vs. Air Force; Oct. 13, 2007 4 vs BYU; Nov. 13, 2010
0 Turnovers 0 vs. New Mexico; Oct. 30, 2010 0 at Colorado: Sept. 17, 2011
2 Players In Game/100 Yards Rushing 2 at Nevada; Sept. 28, 2002 2 at Nevada; Sept. 11, 2010
22 3 Players In Game/100 Yards Rushing 3 vs. Tennessee-Chattanooga; Aug. 31, 1996 3 vs. Air Force; Sept. 30, 1989
100-yd. Rusher and 100-yd. Receiver 1 vs. Idaho; Sept. 25, 2010 1 at UNLV; Oct. 20, 2007
10 or Fewer First Downs 8 vs. TCU; Oct. 2, 2010 9 vs. Northern Colorado; Sept. 10, 2011
4 Passes Had Intercepted 4 vs. Air Force; Oct. 13, 2007 5 at New Mexico; Nov. 17, 2001 (CSU record)
100 Yards Or Fewer Rushing 67 at Colorado: Sept. 17, 2011 83 vs. BYU; Nov. 13, 2010
300 Yards Or Fewer Total Offense 243 at Colorado: Sept. 17, 2011 216 vs. Northern Colorado; Sept. 10, 2011
Scored a Safety 1 vs. Northern Colorado; Sept. 10, 2011 1 at TCU; Nov. 5, 2005
Blocked Punt 1 at Colorado: Sept. 17, 2011 1 at Air Force; Oct. 9, 2010
2-Point Conversion 1 vs. UNLV; Oct. 4, 2008 1 San Diego State; Oct. 24, 2009
35:00 Time Of Possession 37:44 at Air Force; Oct. 9, 2010 35:18 vs. San Diego State; Oct. 24, 2009
50 Points Scored 58 at BYU; Oct. 9, 2003 59 at Utah: Oct. 23, 2010
Shutout 63-0 vs. Hawaii; Oct. 4, 1997 44-0 at Wyoming; Nov. 20, 2010
0 Points Scored 1st Quarter 0 at New Mexico; Sept. 3, 2011 0 at Colorado: Sept. 17, 2011
0 Points Scored, 1st Half 0 at Wyoming, Nov. 20, 2010 0 vs. Northern Colorado; Sept. 10, 2011
0 Points Scored, 3rd Quarter 0 at Colorado: Sept. 17, 2011 0 at New Mexico; Sept. 3, 2011
0 Points Scored Through 3 Quarters 0 at Wyoming, Nov. 20, 2010 0 vs. Weber State; Sept. 3, 2003
0 Points Scored, 4th Quarter 0 at Wyoming, Nov. 20, 2010 0 at New Mexico; Sept. 3, 2011
0 Points Scored, 2nd Half 0 at Wyoming, Nov. 20, 2010 0 at New Mexico; Sept. 3, 2011
CSU’S W-L RECORD BREAKDOWN
2011 SEASON — 2010 SEASON — UNDER STEVE FAIRCHILD (2008-11) —
OVERALL VS. MW HOME ROAD NEU OVERALL VS. MW HOME ROAD NEU OVERALL VS. MW HOME ROAD NEU
Overall 2-1 1-0 1-0 1-0 0-1 3-9 2-6 3-2 0-6 0-1 15-25 7-18 10-8 4-14 1-3
On grass 1-1 1-0 0-0 1-0 0-1 0-2 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-1 4-7 2-4 0-0 3-4 1-3
On artificial surfaces 1-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 3-7 2-5 3-2 0-5 0-0 11-18 5-14 10-8 1-10 0-0
When scoring first 1-1 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-1 1-2 1-1 1-0 0-2 0-0 8-10 3-7 7-4 1-5 0-1
When opponents scored first 1-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 2-7 1-5 2-2 0-4 0-1 7-15 4-11 3-4 3-9 1-2
In overtime 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
When leading after first quarter 1-1 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-1 2-1 2-1 2-0 0-1 0-0 8-7 3-5 7-3 1-3 0-1
When leading at halftime 1-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 3-0 2-0 3-0 0-0 0-0 9-2 4-1 8-1 1-1 0-0
When leading after third quarter 1-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 0-0 0-0 8-4 4-4 7-4 1-0 0-0
When trailing after first quarter 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-8 0-5 1-2 0-5 0-1 5-14 3-10 2-4 2-9 1-1
When trailing at halftime 1-1 1-0 0-0 1-0 0-1 0-9 0-6 0-2 0-6 0-1 6-21 3-15 2-5 3-13 1-3
When trailing after third quarter 1-1 1-0 0-0 1-0 0-1 1-9 0-6 1-2 0-6 0-1 6-21 2-14 3-4 2-14 1-3
When tied at halftime 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-2 0-2 0-2 0-0 0-0
On Saturday 2-1 1-0 1-0 1-0 0-1 3-9 2-6 3-2 0-6 0-1 14-24 7-18 10-8 3-14 1-2
On Sunday 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-1
Day games (before 4 p.m.) 1-1 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-1 2-6 1-4 2-2 0-3 0-1 11-14 4-10 9-6 1-6 1-2
Night games (4 p.m./later) 1-0 1-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 1-3 1-2 1-0 0-3 0-0 4-11 3-8 1-2 3-8 0-1
When CSU had 100-yard rusher 1-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 3-1 2-1 3-0 0-1 0-0 10-6 6-6 6-4 3-2 1-0
When CSU had 100-yard receiver 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-1 1-0 2-0 0-1 0-0 7-7 3-5 6-3 1-4 0-0
When CSU had 300-yard passer 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 1-0 0-1 0-0 2-2 0-1 2-0 0-2 0-0
When OPP had 100-yard rusher 1-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-4 0-3 0-0 0-4 0-0 5-10 3-9 2-2 2-8 1-0
When OPP had 100-yard receiver 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-2 0-2 0-1 0-1 0-0 2-6 0-5 2-4 0-2 0-0
When OPP had 300-yard passer 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-1 1-0 0-1 0-0 2-4 0-3 2-2 0-2 0-0
COLORADO STATE FOOTBALL NOTES | SEPT. 19, 2011 | GAME 4 | RAMS AT UTAH STATE
2011 Colorado State Football Honors
Player of the Week Miscellaneous
DE Nordly Capi (Nagurski national defensive
Mountain West ‘Best Under Pressure’:
player of the week, Football Writers)
QB Pete Thomas (Sporting News)
DE Nordly Capi (Mountain West/Defense),
No. 21-ranked special teams unit in nation:
NCAA single-game record four forced fum-
Colorado State (Phil Steele)
bles, with 3.5 sacks, 4.5 tackles for loss —
Sept. 3, 2010, at New Mexico
DE Nordly Capi (National Football Foundation/
Colorado Chapter), NCAA single-game
record four forced fumbles, with 3.5 sacks,
4.5 tackles for loss — Sept. 3, 2010, at New
Mexico
Preseason All-Mountain West
RB Raymond Carter (fourth-team: Phil Steele)
PK Ben DeLine (second-team: Lindy’s; fourth-
team: Phil Steele)
DT John Froland (third-team: Phil Steele)
G Jake Gdowski (second-team: Athlon;
fourth-team: Phil Steele)
KR Derek Good (third-team: Phil Steele)
WR Lou Greenwood (second-team: Lindy’s;
third-team: Phil Steele)
S Ivory Herd (second-team: Athlon, Phil
Steele)
P Pete Kontodiakos (first-team: Sporting
News; second-team: Athlon, Lindy’s, Phil
Steele)
OT Paul Madsen (first-team: MW media,
Athlon, Blue Ribbon, Phil Steele, Sporting
News; second-team: Lindy’s)
LB Mike Orakpo (fourth-team: Phil Steele) 23
C Weston Richburg (first-team: Lindy’s; sec-
ond-team: Athlon, Phil Steele)
LB Mychal Sisson (first-team: MW media,
Athlon, Lindy’s, Phil Steele)
CB Elijah-Blu Smith (fourth-team: Phil Steele)
WR Byron Steele (fourth-team: Phil Steele)
PR Momo Thomas (second-team: Athlon)
QB Pete Thomas (fourth-team: Phil Steele)
Rams contending for
national awards
• Allstate Good Works Team (community
service): S Ivory Herd (one of 132 players
nominated; 11-man FBS team announced
in Septebmer).
• Bronko Nagurski Trophy (top defensive
player): LB Mychal Sisson (one of 87 on
preseason watch list; finalists announced
Nov. 17; winner Dec. 12).
• Bronko Nagurski Trophy (top defensive
player): DE Nordly Capi (added to watch list
after Week 1 performance; finalists an-
nounced Nov. 17; winner Dec. 12).
• Rimington Trophy (top center): C Weston
Richburg (one of 43 on preseason watch
list; finalists announced Dec. 5; winner Dec.
8).
• Rotary Lombardi Award (top lineman or
linebacker): LB Mychal Sisson (one of 125
on preseason watch list; semifinalists an-
nounced Oct. 27; finalists Nov. 8; winner
Dec. 7).
COLORADO STATE FOOTBALL NOTES | SEPT. 19, 2011 | GAME 4 | RAMS AT UTAH STATE
Colorado State University Football
Colorado State Overall Team Statistics (Sept. 17, 2011)
All games
Team Statistics CS OPP
SCORING 61 52
Points Per Game 20.3 17.3
FIRST DOWNS 56 54
Rushing 24 26
Passing 26 22
Penalty 6 6
RUSHING YARDAGE 401 424
Yards gained rushing 476 506
Yards lost rushing 75 82
Rushing Attempts 94 102
Average Per Rush 4.3 4.2
Average Per Game 133.7 141.3
TDs Rushing 5 3
PASSING YARDAGE 613 481
Comp-Att-Int 70-98-3 48-86-2
Average Per Pass 6.3 5.6
Average Per Catch 8.8 10.0
Average Per Game 204.3 160.3
TDs Passing 3 4
TOTAL OFFENSE 1014 905
Total Plays 192 188
Average Per Play 5.3 4.8
Average Per Game 338.0 301.7
KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 8-206 6-124
PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 11-129 3-6
INT RETURNS: #-Yards 2-36 3-3
KICK RETURN AVERAGE 25.8 20.7
PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 11.7 2.0
INT RETURN AVERAGE 18.0 1.0
FUMBLES-LOST 8-2 7-3
PENALTIES-Yards 21-216 25-215
Average Per Game 72.0 71.7
PUNTS-Yards 12-502 17-667
Average Per Punt 41.8 39.2
Net punt average 38.0 31.6
TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 31:44 28:16
3RD-DOWN Conversions 14/40 17/44
3rd-Down Pct 35% 39%
4TH-DOWN Conversions 4/8 2/3
4th-Down Pct 50% 67%
SACKS BY-Yards 14-69 7-53
MISC YARDS 0 0
TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 8 7
FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 1-3 1-2
ON-SIDE KICKS 0-0 0-0
RED-ZONE SCORES (7-11) 64% (5-7) 71%
RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (6-11) 55% (4-7) 57%
PAT-ATTEMPTS (8-8) 100% (7-7) 100%
ATTENDANCE 25367 21454
Games/Avg Per Game 1/25367 1/21454
Neutral Site Games 1/57186
Score by Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total
Colorado State 21 21 3 16 0 61
Opponents 0 24 14 14 0 52
Colorado State University Football
Colorado State Overall Individual Statistics (Sept. 17, 2011)
All games
Rushing gp att gain loss net avg td lg avg/g Punt Returns no. yds avg td lg
CARTER, Raymond 3 34 190 14 176 5.2 2 31 58.7 THOMAS, Momo 10 117 11.7 0 26
NWOKE, Chris 3 31 144 10 134 4.3 2 24 44.7 LOVETT, Charles 1 12 12.0 0 12
GOOD, Derek 3 9 81 0 81 9.0 0 23 27.0 Total 11 129 11.7 0 26
GREENWOOD, Lou 3 3 10 1 9 3.0 0 6 3.0 Opponents 3 6 2.0 0 8
THOMAS, Pete 3 17 51 50 1 0.1 1 17 0.3
Total 3 94 476 75 401 4.3 5 31 133.7 Interceptions no. yds avg td lg
Opponents 3 102 506 82 424 4.2 3 66 141.3 HERD, Ivory 1 11 11.0 0 11
VINSON, Dominiq 1 25 25.0 0 25
Passing gp effic comp-att-int pct yds td lg avg/g Total 2 36 18.0 0 25
THOMAS, Pete 3 123.43 68-96-3 70.8 594 2 34 198.0 Opponents 3 3 1.0 0 3
CARTER, Raymond 3 66.40 1-1-0 100.0 -4 0 0 -1.3
LOVETT, Charles 3 623.20 1-1-0 100.0 23 1 23 7.7 Kick Returns no. yds avg td lg
Total 3 127.95 70-98-3 71.4 613 3 34 204.3 GOOD, Derek 4 116 29.0 0 40
Opponents 3 113.49 48-86-2 55.8 481 4 44 160.3 CLUBB, Lee 3 69 23.0 0 28
THOMAS, Momo 1 21 21.0 0 21
Receiving gp no. yds avg td lg avg/g Total 8 206 25.8 0 40
GILLMORE, Crock 3 13 164 12.6 2 34 54.7 Opponents 6 124 20.7 0 33
BROWN, Joe 3 11 75 6.8 0 15 25.0
CLUBB, Lee 3 6 53 8.8 0 24 17.7 Fumble Returns no. yds avg td lg
CARTER, Raymond 3 6 23 3.8 0 12 7.7 Total 0 0 0.0 0 0
GREENWOOD, Lou 3 5 66 13.2 0 27 22.0 Opponents 0 0 0.0 0 0
YEMM, Matt 3 5 57 11.4 0 20 19.0
NWOKE, Chris 3 5 35 7.0 0 9 11.7
LOVETT, Charles 3 5 25 5.0 0 7 8.3
BORCKY, T.J. 3 4 41 10.2 0 13 13.7
COFFMAN, Thomas 3 3 45 15.0 0 21 15.0
LEVIN, Jake 3 3 20 6.7 1 11 6.7
LAW, Marquise 3 2 9 4.5 0 5 3.0
GILLMORE, Austi 2 1 4 4.0 0 4 2.0
THOMAS, Pete 3 1 -4 -4.0 0 0 -1.3
Total 3 70 613 8.8 3 34 204.3
Opponents 3 48 481 10.0 4 44 160.3
Colorado State University Football
Colorado State Overall Individual Statistics (Sept. 17, 2011)
All games
PAT
Scoring td fg kick rush rcv pass dxp saf pts Total Offense g plays rush pass total avg/g
GILLMORE, Crock 2 - - - - - - - 12 THOMAS, Pete 3 113 1 594 595 198.3
NWOKE, Chris 2 - - - - - - - 12 CARTER, Raymond 3 35 176 -4 172 57.3
CARTER, Raymond 2 - - - - - - - 12 NWOKE, Chris 3 31 134 0 134 44.7
DELINE, Ben - 1-3 8-8 - - - - - 11 GOOD, Derek 3 9 81 0 81 27.0
THOMAS, Pete 1 - - - - - - - 6 LOVETT, Charles 3 1 0 23 23 7.7
LEVIN, Jake 1 - - - - - - - 6 GREENWOOD, Lou 3 3 9 0 9 3.0
MORGAN, Max - - - - - - - 1 2 Total 3 192 401 613 1014 338.0
Total 8 1-3 8-8 - - - - 1 61 Opponents 3 188 424 481 905 301.7
Opponents 7 1-2 7-7 - - - - - 52
Field Goals fg pct. 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 lg blk Punting no. yds avg lg tb fc i20 50+ blk
DELINE, Ben 1-3 33.3 0-0 1-2 0-0 0-1 0-0 22 0 KONTODIAKOS, Pe 12 502 41.8 58 2 3 2 3 0
Total 12 502 41.8 58 2 3 2 3 0
FG Sequence Colorado State Opponents Opponents 17 667 39.2 56 0 1 3 4 1
New Mexico 41,28 48,(33)
Northern Colorado (22) - Kickoffs no. yds avg tb ob retn net ydln
Colorado - - DELINE, Ben 11 741 67.4 5 0
Total 11 741 67.4 5 0 20.7 47.0 23
Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made. Opponents 12 789 65.8 3 1 25.8 43.6 26
Colorado State University Football
Colorado State Overall Individual Statistics (Sept. 17, 2011)
All games
All Purpose g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g
CARTER, Raym 3 176 23 0 0 0 199 66.3
GOOD, Derek 3 81 0 0 116 0 197 65.7
NWOKE, Chris 3 134 35 0 0 0 169 56.3
GILLMORE, Cro 3 0 164 0 0 0 164 54.7
THOMAS, Mom 3 0 0 117 21 0 138 46.0
CLUBB, Lee 3 0 53 0 69 0 122 40.7
BROWN, Joe 3 0 75 0 0 0 75 25.0
GREENWOOD, 3 9 66 0 0 0 75 25.0
YEMM, Matt 3 0 57 0 0 0 57 19.0
COFFMAN, Tho 3 0 45 0 0 0 45 15.0
BORCKY, T.J. 3 0 41 0 0 0 41 13.7
LOVETT, Charle 3 0 25 12 0 0 37 12.3
VINSON, Domini 3 0 0 0 0 25 25 8.3
LEVIN, Jake 3 0 20 0 0 0 20 6.7
HERD, Ivory 3 0 0 0 0 11 11 3.7
LAW, Marquise 3 0 9 0 0 0 9 3.0
GILLMORE, Aus 2 0 4 0 0 0 4 2.0
THOMAS, Pete 3 1 -4 0 0 0 -3 -1.0
Total 3 401 613 129 206 36 1385 461.7
Opponents 3 424 481 6 124 3 1038 346.0
Colorado State University Football
Colorado State Overall Defensive Statistics (Sept. 17, 2011)
All games
Tackles Sacks Pass defense Fumbles blkd
# Defensive Leaders gp ua a tot tfl/yds no-yds int-yds brup qbh rcv-yds ff kick saf
1A ORAKPO, Mike 3 21 4 25 2.0-10 . . . . . . . .
22 SMITH, Elijah-B 3 10 5 15 0.5-0 . . 1 . . . . .
12 GRAY, Austin 3 8 6 14 . . . . . . . . .
1C CAPI, Nordly 3 10 4 14 7.0-43 6.0-38 . 1 . 1-0 4 . .
56 BARRETT, Shaqui 3 7 5 12 0.5-4 0.5-4 . 1 1 . . . .
6A SISSON, Mychal 2 6 6 12 1.5-6 1.5-6 . 1 . . . . .
43 SKELTON, James 2 8 3 11 . . . . . . . . .
9A JAMES, C.J. 2 6 5 11 2.0-7 2.0-7 . . . . . . .
7 HERD, Ivory 3 7 1 8 . . 1-11 . . 1-0 . . .
5A THOMAS, Momo 3 5 2 7 . . . . . . . . .
57 FROLAND, John 3 3 4 7 1.5-1 . . . . . . . .
24 VINSON, Dominiq 3 4 2 6 1.0-5 1.0-5 1-25 . . . . . .
94 BROWN, Te'Jay 3 1 3 4 . . . . . . . . .
92 LATU, Nuku 3 2 2 4 1.0-3 . . . . . . . .
3A BELL, Shaq 3 4 . 4 . . . . . . . . .
18 BURL, Davis 3 3 1 4 . 1.0-0 . . 1 1-0 1 . .
37 DAVIS, Aaron 2 1 2 3 . . . . . . . . .
96 WILSON, Curtis 3 1 2 3 1.0-4 1.0-4 . . . . . . .
40 MORGAN, Max 2 1 1 2 1.5-6 1.0-5 . . . . . . 1
8A FAVORS, Charles 2 2 . 2 . . . 1 . . . . .
44 PAULHUS, Colton 3 . 2 2 0.5-1 . . . . . . . .
36 REILLY, Drew 3 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .
13 CLUBB, Lee 3 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .
17 BORCKY, T.J. 3 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .
15 SHAW, Marcus 3 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .
55 NIEDERBERGER, E 2 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .
10 GILLMORE, Crock 3 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .
30 LEVIN, Jake 3 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .
34 BROWN, Joe 3 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .
26 GOOD, Derek 3 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .
4D MCKAY, Joe 2 1 . 1 . . . . . . . 1 .
Total 3 118 62 180 20-90 14-69 2-36 5 2 3-0 5 1 1
Opponents 3 129 85 214 20-87 7-53 3-3 12 2 2-0 6 . .
GAME-BY-GAME TEAM STATISTICS
OFFENSE First Downs Net Rushing Net Passing QB Total Offense Fum Pen Punts 3rd 4th Time
Date/Opp 1 2 3 4 OT F Tot Ru Pa Pe Att Yds TD Att- Cmp- Int Yds TD Sacked Pl Yds Avg No-Lost No/Yds No/Avg Down Down Poss
09/03 at New Mexico 0 7 0 7 — 14 12 5 6 1 28 92 1 26 22 0 178 1 2-15 54 270 5.0 2-1 4-50 4-34.8 4-13 1-3 26:26
09/10 Northern Colo 14 14 3 2 — 33 28 13 13 2 41 242 3 42 28 3 259 1 2-18 84 501 6.0 4-0 8-91 1-50.0 4-14 3-4 41:07
09/17 vs Colorado 7 0 0 7 — 14 16 6 6 4 25 67 1 30 20 0 176 1 3-20 55 243 4.4 2-1 9-75 7-44.7 5-13 0-1 27:40
09/24 at Utah State — - - - - - -
10/01 San Jose State — - - - - - -
10/15 Boise State — - - - - - -
10/22 at UTEP — - - - - - -
10/29 at UNLV — - - - - - -
11/12 San Diego State — - - - - - -
11/19 at TCU — - - - - - -
11/26 Air Force — - - - - - -
12/03 Wyoming — - - - - - -
- - - - - -
Totals 21 21 3 16 0 61 56 24 25 7 94 401 5 98 70 3 613 3 7-53 193 1014 5.3 8-2 21-216 12-41.8 13-40 4-8 31:44
DEFENSE First Downs Net Rushing Net Passing QB Total Offense Fum Pen Punts 3rd 4th Time
Date/Opp 1 2 3 4 OT F Tot Ru Pa Pe Att Yds TD Att- Cmp- Int Yds TD Sacked Pl Yds Avg No-Lost No/Yds No/Avg Down Down Poss
09/03 at New Mexico 0 10 0 0 — 10 22 12 7 3 48 150 0 31 20 0 179 1 9-47 79 329 4.2 6-3 9-65 5-37.4 5-17 2-3 33:34
09/10 Northern Colo 0 0 7 7 — 14 9 3 5 1 20 129 1 23 11 2 87 1 2-12 43 216 5.0 1-0 6-36 5-34.8 4-12 0-0 18:53
09/17 vs Colorado 0 14 7 7 — 28 23 11 10 2 34 145 2 32 17 0 215 2 2-10 66 360 5.5 0-0 10-114 7-43.7 8-15 0-0 32:20
09/24 at Utah State — - - - - - -
10/01 San Jose State — - - - - - -
10/15 Boise State — - - - - - -
10/22 at UTEP — - - - - - -
10/29 at UNLV — - - - - - -
11/12 San Diego State — - - - - - -
11/19 at TCU — - - - - - -
11/26 Air Force — - - - - - -
12/03 Wyoming — - - - - - -
- - - - - -
Totals 0 24 14 14 0 52 54 26 22 6 102 424 3 86 48 2 481 4 13-69 188 905 4.8 7-3 25-215 17-39.2 17-44 2-3 28:16
GAME-BY-GAME STARTERS
OFFENSE WR TE T G C G T WR QB RB FB 3rd WR 2nd TE
09/03 at New Mexico L.Greenwood C.Gillmore J.Caprioglio J.Gdowski W.Richburg J.Gragert P.Madsen M.Law P.Thomas R.Carter J.Brown
09/10 Northern Colo M.Yemm C.Gillmore J.Caprioglio J.Gdowski W.Richburg J.Gragert P.Madsen P.Thomas R.Carter A.Gillmore B.Jones 29
09/17 vs Colorado L.Greenwood C.Gillmore J.Caprioglio J.Gdowski W.Richburg J.Gragert P.Madsen M.Law P.Thomas R.Carter J.Brown
09/24 at Utah State
10/01 San Jose State
10/15 Boise State
10/22 at UTEP
10/29 at UNLV
11/12 San Diego State
11/19 at TCU
11/26 Air Force
12/03 Wyoming
DEFENSE RE DT NT LE SLB MLB WLB RCB LCB SS FS 4th LB
09/03 at New Mexico C.James J.Froland N.Latu B.Sargent M.Sisson J.Skelton M.Orakpo M.Thomas E.Smith I.Herd A.Gray
09/10 Northern Colo N.Capi J.Froland N.Latu D.Burl M.Sisson S.Barrett M.Orakpo M.Thomas E.Smith I.Herd A.Gray
09/17 vs Colorado C.James J.Froland N.Latu N.Capi J.Skelton S.Barrett M.Orakpo M.Thomas E.Smith I.Herd A.Gray
09/24 at Utah State
10/01 San Jose State
10/15 Boise State
10/22 at UTEP
10/29 at UNLV
11/12 San Diego State
11/19 at TCU
11/26 Air Force
12/03 Wyoming
LONGEST PLAYS FROM SCRIMMAGE
Colorado State Opponent
Yards Date, Opp Play Yards Date, Opp Play
34 09/17 at Colorado P.Thomas pass to C.Gillmore 66 09/10 vs. UNC Q.Hildreth rush
33 09/03 at UNM P.Thomas pass to C.Gillmore 44 09/17 at Colorado T.Hansen pass to Clemons
31 09/10 vs. UNC R.Carter rush 27 09/03 at UNM T.Austin pass to L.Thomas
30 09/03 at UNM R.Carter rush 25 09/10 vs. UNC Q.Hildreth rush
27 09/03 at UNM P.Thomas pass to L.Greenwood 24 09/17 at Colorado T.Hansen pass to Cefalo
No. plays 20-plus yards: 13 (six rush, seven pass) No. plays 20-plus yards: 7 (five pass, two rush)
No. plays 40-plus yards: none No. plays 40-plus yards: 2 (one rush, one pass)
COLORADO STATE SUPPLEMENTAL STATISTICS | SEPT. 19, 2011 | GAME 4 | RAMS AT UTAH STATE
GAME-BY-GAME INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS, OFFENSE
RUSHING R.Carter C.Nwoke D.Good P.Thomas L.Greenwood
No Yds TD Lg Avg No Yds TD Lg Avg No Yds TD Lg Avg No Yds TD Lg Avg No Yds TD Lg Avg No Yds TD Lg Avg
09/03 at New Mexico 10 46 0 30 4.6 15 52 1 24 3.5 0 0 0 0 0.0 2 -10 0 0 -5.0 1 4 0 4 4.0
09/10 Northern Colo 18 100 2 31 5.6 9 53 1 20 5.9 9 81 0 23 9.0 5 8 0 17 1.6 0 0 0 0 0.0
09/17 vs Colorado 6 30 0 16 5.0 7 29 0 13 4.1 0 0 0 0 0.0 10 3 1 9 0.3 2 5 0 6 2.5
09/24 at Utah State
10/01 San Jose State
10/15 Boise State
10/22 at UTEP
10/29 at UNLV
11/12 San Diego State
11/19 at TCU
11/26 Air Force
12/03 Wyoming
Totals 34 176 2 31 5.2 31 134 2 24 4.3 9 81 0 23 9.0 17 1 1 17 0.1 3 9 0 6 3.0
ADDITIONAL RUSHING:
PASSING P.Thomas M.McPeek G.Grayson
Cmp Att Pct Int Yds TD Lg Sack Cmp Att Pct Int Yds TD Lg Sack Cmp Att Pct Int Yds TD Lg Sack
09/03 at New Mexico 22 26 84.6 0 178 1 33 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
09/10 Northern Colo 28 42 66.7 3 259 1 24 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
09/17 vs Colorado 18 28 64.3 0 157 0 34 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
09/24 at Utah State -
10/01 San Jose State -
10/15 Boise State -
10/22 at UTEP -
10/29 at UNLV -
11/12 San Diego State -
11/19 at TCU -
11/26 Air Force -
12/03 Wyoming -
Totals 68 96 70.8 3 594 2 34 7 0 0- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0- 0 0 0 0 0
ADDITIONAL PASSING: R.Carter 1-1 (-4 yards) 09/17 vs. CU; C.Lovett 1-1 23 yards, TD 09/17 vs. CU;
RECEIVING B.Borcky T.Borcky J.Brown R.Carter L.Clubb T.Coffman
No Yds TD Lg Avg No Yds TD Lg Avg No Yds TD Lg Avg No Yds TD Lg Avg No Yds TD Lg Avg No Yds TD Lg Avg
09/03 at New Mexico 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 7 45 0 13 6.4 3 17 0 12 5.6 2 3 0 4 1.5 0 0 0 0 0.0
09/10 Northern Colo 0 0 0 0 0.0 1 13 0 13 13.0 3 25 0 15 8.3 1 1 0 1 1.0 4 50 0 24 12.5 3 45 0 21 15.0
09/17 vs Colorado - - - - - 3 28 0 12 9.3 1 5 0 5 5.0 2 5 0 6 2.5 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0
30 09/24 at Utah State
10/01 San Jose State
10/15 Boise State
10/22 at UTEP
10/29 at UNLV
11/12 San Diego State
11/19 at TCU
11/26 Air Force
12/03 Wyoming
Totals 0 0 0 0 - 4 41 0 13 10.3 11 75 0 15 6.8 6 23 0 12 3.8 6 53 0 24 8.8 3 45 0 21 15.0
A.Gillmore C.Gillmore D.Good L.Greenwood B.Jones M.Law
No Yds TD Lg Avg No Yds TD Lg Avg No Yds TD Lg Avg No Yds TD Lg Avg No Yds TD Lg Avg No Yds TD Lg Avg
09/03 at New Mexico 1 4 0 4 4.0 4 52 1 33 13.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 3 43 0 27 14.3 0 0 0 0 0.0 1 5 0 5 5.0
09/10 Northern Colo 0 0 0 0 0.0 4 28 0 10 7.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 2 23 0 15 11.5 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0
09/17 vs Colorado - - - - - 5 84 1 34 16.8 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 1 4 0 4 4.0
09/24 at Utah State
10/01 San Jose State
10/15 Boise State
10/22 at UTEP
10/29 at UNLV
11/12 San Diego State
11/19 at TCU
11/26 Air Force
12/03 Wyoming
Totals 1 4 0 4 4.0 13 164 2 34 12.6 0 0 0 0 - 5 66 0 27 13.2 0 0 0 0 - 2 9 0 5 4.5
J.Levin C.Lovett C.Nwoke C.Robinson M.Yemm
No Yds TD Lg Avg No Yds TD Lg Avg No Yds TD Lg Avg No Yds TD Lg Avg No Yds TD Lg Avg
09/03 at New Mexico 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 1 9 0 9 9.0 - - - - - 0 0 0 0 0.0
09/10 Northern Colo 2 13 1 11 6.5 3 11 0 7 3.7 1 6 0 6 6.0 - - - - - 4 44 0 20 11.0
09/17 vs Colorado 1 7 0 7 7.0 2 14 0 7 7.0 3 20 0 9 6.7 - - - - - 1 13 0 13 13.0
09/24 at Utah State
10/01 San Jose State
10/15 Boise State
10/22 at UTEP
10/29 at UNLV
11/12 San Diego State
11/19 at TCU
11/26 Air Force
12/03 Wyoming
Totals 3 20 1 11 6.7 5 25 0 7 5.0 5 35 0 9 7.0 0 0 0 0#DIV/0! 5 57 0 20 11.4
ADDITIONAL RECEIVING: P.Thomas 1-(-4) 09/17 at CU;
COLORADO STATE SUPPLEMENTAL STATISTICS | SEPT. 19, 2011 | GAME 4 | RAMS AT UTAH STATE
GAME-BY-GAME INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS, DEFENSE
DEFENSE S.Barrett S.Bell T.Brown D.Burl N.Capi A.Davis
So Ast Sk Int PBU So Ast Sk Int PBU So Ast Sk Int PBU So Ast Sk Int PBU So Ast Sk Int PBU So Ast Sk Int PBU
09/03 at New Mexico 1 2 0.5-4 0-0 0 1 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 3 0.0-0 0-0 0 2 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 5 2 3.5-22 0-0 0 - - --- --- -
09/10 Northern Colo 0 2 0.0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 2 0 1.0-7 0-0 1 0 1 0.0-0 0-0 0
09/17 vs Colorado 6 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 3 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 3 1 1.0-8 0-0 0 1 1 0.0-0 0-0 0
09/24 at Utah State - - - - - - - - - - - -
10/01 San Jose State - - - - - - - - - - - -
10/15 Boise State - - - - - - - - - - - -
10/22 at UTEP - - - - - - - - - - - -
10/29 at UNLV - - - - - - - - - - - -
11/12 San Diego State - - - - - - - - - - - -
11/19 at TCU - - - - - - - - - - - -
11/26 Air Force - - - - - - - - - - - -
12/03 Wyoming - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - -
Totals 7 5 0.5-4 0-0 1 4 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 3 0.0-0 0-0 0 3 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 10 3 5.5-37 0-0 1 1 2 0.0-0 0-0 0
C.Favors J.Froland A.Gray C.Green I.Herd C.James
So Ast Sk Int PBU So Ast Sk Int PBU So Ast Sk Int PBU So Ast Sk Int PBU So Ast Sk Int PBU So Ast Sk Int PBU
09/03 at New Mexico - - --- --- - 2 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 4 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 - - --- --- - 1 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 6 2 1.5-6 0-0 0
09/10 Northern Colo 1 0 0.0-0 0-0 1 0 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 - - --- --- - 1 0 0.0-0 1-11 0 - - --- --- -
09/17 vs Colorado - - - - - - - - - - - -
09/24 at Utah State - - - - - - - - - - - -
10/01 San Jose State - - - - - - - - - - - -
10/15 Boise State - - - - - - - - - - - -
10/22 at UTEP - - - - - - - - - - - -
10/29 at UNLV - - - - - - - - - - - -
11/12 San Diego State - - - - - - - - - - - -
11/19 at TCU - - - - - - - - - - - -
11/26 Air Force - - - - - - - - - - - -
12/03 Wyoming - - - - - - - - - - - -
Totals 1 0 0.0-0 0-0 1 2 3 0.0-0 0-0 0 4 4 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 2 1 0.0-0 1-11 0 6 2 1.5-6 0-0 0
N.Latu T.Matthews M.Morgan M.Orakpo K,Pierre-Louis D.Reilly
So Ast Sk Int PBU So Ast Sk Int PBU So Ast Sk Int PBU So Ast Sk Int PBU So Ast Sk Int PBU So Ast Sk Int PBU
09/03 at New Mexico - - --- --- - 2 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 4 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 - - --- --- - 1 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 6 2 1.5-6 0-0 0
09/10 Northern Colo 1 0 0.0-0 0-0 1 0 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 - - --- --- - 1 0 0.0-0 1-11 0 - - --- --- -
09/17 vs Colorado 1 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 4 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 - - --- --- - 5 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 1 2 0.0-0 0-0 0
09/24 at Utah State - - - - - - - - - - - -
10/01 San Jose State - - - - - - - - - - - -
10/15 Boise State - - - - - - - - - - - -
10/22 at UTEP - - - - - - - - - - - - 31
10/29 at UNLV - - - - - - - - - - - -
11/12 San Diego State - - - - - - - - - - - -
11/19 at TCU - - - - - - - - - - - -
11/26 Air Force - - - - - - - - - - - -
12/03 Wyoming - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - -
Totals 2 0 0.0-0 0-0 1 3 4 0.0-0 0-0 0 8 6 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 7 1 0.0-0 1-11 0 7 4 1.5-6 0-0 0
M.Shaw M.Sisson J.Skelton E.Smith M.Thomas Z.Tiedgen
So Ast Sk Int PBU So Ast Sk Int PBU So Ast Sk Int PBU So Ast Sk Int PBU So Ast Sk Int PBU So Ast Sk Int PBU
09/03 at New Mexico - - --- --- - 6 5 1.5-6 0-0 0 3 3 0.0-0 0-0 0 4 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 2 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 - - --- --- -
09/10 Northern Colo 0 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0.0-0 0-0 1 - - --- --- - 3 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 - - --- --- -
09/17 vs Colorado 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 - - --- --- - 5 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 3 1 0.0-0 0-0 1 3 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0
09/24 at Utah State - - - - - - - - - - - -
10/01 San Jose State - - - - - - - - - - - -
10/15 Boise State - - - - - - - - - - - -
10/22 at UTEP - - - - - - - - - - - -
10/29 at UNLV - - - - - - - - - - - -
11/12 San Diego State - - - - - - - - - - - -
11/19 at TCU - - - - - - - - - - - -
11/26 Air Force - - - - - - - - - - - -
12/03 Wyoming - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - -
Totals 0 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 6 6 1.5-6 0-0 1 8 3 0.0-0 0-0 0 10 5 0.0-0 0-0 1 5 2 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0
E.Thompson D.Vinson C.Wilson C.Paulhus
So Ast Sk Int PBU So Ast Sk Int PBU So Ast Sk Int PBU So Ast Sk Int PBU So Ast Sk Int PBU So Ast Sk Int PBU
09/03 at New Mexico - - --- --- - 3 1 1.0-5 0-0 0 1 1 1.0-4 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0
09/10 Northern Colo - - --- --- - 0 1 0.0-0 1-25 0 0 1 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 2 0.0-0 0-0 0
09/17 vs Colorado - - --- --- - 1 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0
09/24 at Utah State - - - - - - - -
10/01 San Jose State - - - - - - - -
10/15 Boise State - - - - - - - -
10/22 at UTEP - - - - - - - -
10/29 at UNLV - - - - - - - -
11/12 San Diego State - - - - - - - -
11/19 at TCU - - - - - - - -
11/26 Air Force - - - - - - - -
12/03 Wyoming - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - -
Totals 0 0 0.0-0 0-0 0 4 2 1.0-5 1-25 0 1 2 1.0-4 0-0 0 0 2 0.0-0 0-0 0
ADDITIONAL DEFENSE: J.Levin - 1 solo at UNM 9/3; T.Borcky - 1 solo at UNM 9/3; C.Gillmore - 1 solo vs. UNC 9/10; L.Clubb 1 solo vs. UNC 9/10; J.Brown 1 solo vs. UNC 9/10;
COLORADO STATE SUPPLEMENTAL STATISTICS | SEPT. 19, 2011 | GAME 4 | RAMS AT UTAH STATE
DEFENSIVE FUMBLE STATISTICS
FORCED FUMBLES (5) FUMBLE RECOVERIES (3)
D.Burl (1) — 09/03 at UNM (C.Gongbay). D.Burl (1) — 09/03 at UNM (T.Austin)
N.Capi (4) — 09/03 at UNM (*4: T.Austin, T.Austin, T.Austin, T.Austin), N.Capi (1) — 09/03 at UNM (T.Austin).
*—NCAA single-game record I.Herd (1) — 09/03 at UNM (C.Gongbay)
TACKLES FOR LOSS
S.Barrett (1½-4) — ½-4 at UNM, 09/03.
N.Capi (6½-42) — 4½-27 at UNM, 09/03; 1-7 vs. UNC, 09/10; 1-8 vs. CU, 09/17.
J.Froland (1-1) — 1-1 at UNM, 09/03.
C.James (2½-8) — 1½-6 at UNM, 09/03; 1-2 vs. CU, 09/17.
N.Latu (1-3) — 1-3 vs. UNC, 09/10.
M.Morgan (1½-6) — 1½-6 vs. UNC, 09/10.
M.Orakpo (2-10) — 2-10 at UNM, 09/03.
C.Paulhus (½-1) — ½-1 vs. UNC, 09/10
M.Sisson (1½-6) — 1½-6 at UNM, 09/03.
E.Smith (½-0) — ½-0 vs. UNC, 09/10.
D.Vinson (1-5) — 1-5 at UNM, 09/03.
C.Wilson (1-4) — 1-4 at UNM, 09/03.
GAME-BY-GAME INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS, SPECIAL TEAMS
KICKOFF
PUNTING P.Kontodiakos RETURNS D.Good L.Clubb M.Thomas
No Yds Avg Lg In20 TB No Yds TD Lg Avg No Yds TD Lg Avg No Yds TD Lg Avg
09/03 at New Mexico 4 139 34.8 44 1 0 09/03 at New Mexico 3 87 0 40 29.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0
09/10 Northern Colo 1 50 50.0 50 0 0 09/10 Northern Colo 1 29 0 29 29.0 1 28 0 28 28.0 1 21 0 21 21.0
09/17 vs Colorado 7 313 44.7 58 1 2 09/17 vs Colorado 0 0 0 0 0.0 2 41 0 26 20.5 0 0 0 0 0.0
09/24 at Utah State 09/24 at Utah State
10/01 San Jose State 10/01 San Jose State
10/15 Boise State 10/15 Boise State
10/22 at UTEP 10/22 at UTEP
10/29 at UNLV 10/29 at UNLV
11/12 San Diego State 11/12 San Diego State
11/19 at TCU 11/19 at TCU
11/26 Air Force 11/26 Air Force
12/03 Wyoming 12/03 Wyoming
32 Totals 4 116 0 40 29.0 3 69 0 28 23.0 1 21 0 21 21.0
Totals 12 502 41.8 58 2 2
PUNT
RETURNS M.Thomas
KICKING B.DeLine C.VanderMolen No Yds TD Lg Avg
—Kickoffs— —Kickoffs— 09/03 at New Mexico 2 23 0 16 11.5
FG PAT No TB Pct OB FG PAT No TB Pct OB 09/10 Northern Colo 3 32 0 25 10.6
09/03 at New Mexico 0-2 2-2 3 1 33.3 09/03 at New Mexico --- --- - - - - 09/17 vs Colorado 5 62 0 21 12.4
09/10 Northern Colo 1-1 4-4 5 4 80.0 09/10 Northern Colo --- --- - - - - 09/24 at Utah State
09/17 vs Colorado 0-0 2-2 3 0 0.0 09/17 vs Colorado - - 10/01 San Jose State
09/24 at Utah State - - 09/24 at Utah State - - 10/15 Boise State
10/01 San Jose State - - 10/01 San Jose State - - 10/22 at UTEP
10/15 Boise State - - 10/15 Boise State - - 10/29 at UNLV
10/22 at UTEP - - 10/22 at UTEP - - 11/12 San Diego State
10/29 at UNLV - - 10/29 at UNLV - - 11/19 at TCU
11/12 San Diego State - - 11/12 San Diego State - - 11/26 Air Force
11/19 at TCU - - 11/19 at TCU - - 12/03 Wyoming
11/26 Air Force - - 11/26 Air Force - -
12/03 Wyoming - - 12/03 Wyoming - - Totals 10 117 0 25 11.7
- - - -
Totals 1-3 8-8 11 5 45.5 Totals 0-0 0-0 0 0 -- 0
ADDITIONAL RETURNS: C,Lovett 1-12 at UNM 09/03.
BLOCKED KICKS
BLOCKED PUNTS (1) BLOCKED FIELD GOALS (0) BLOCKED PATs (0)
CSU — J.McKay, 09/17 vs. CU
CSU ONSIDE KICKOFF RECOVERIES (0)
OWN KICKOFFS (0) OPPONENT KICKOFFS (0)
LONGEST RETURNS
Colorado State Opponent
Type Yards Date, Opp Player Type Yards Date, Opp Player
Kickoff 40 09/03 at UNM D.Good Kickoff 33 09/17 at Colorado Clemons
Kickoff 29 09/10 vs. UNC D.Good Kickoff 26 09/10 vs. UNC D.Gunn
Punt 26 09/10 vs. UNC M.Thomas
Kickoff 28 09/10 vs. UNC L.Clubb
Kickoff 25 09/03 at UNM D.Good
No. returns 20-plus yards: 2 (two kickoff)
No. returns 20-plus yards: 10 (seven kickoff, two punt, one interception) No. returns 40-plus yards:
No. returns 40-plus yards: 1 (one kickoff)
COLORADO STATE SUPPLEMENTAL STATISTICS | SEPT. 19, 2011 | GAME 4 | RAMS AT UTAH STATE
RAMS SCORING DRIVES, GAME-BY-GAME
Date Opp Plays Yards Time Result Qtr Scoring Play Quarterback
SCORING DRIVE LENGTH
09/03 at UNM 5 69 2:37 TD 2 P.Thomas 33 pass to C.Gillmore P.Thomas CSU Opponent
09/03 at UNM 11 40 5:39 TD 4 C.Nwoke 2 rush P.Thomas Length TD FG TD FG
09/10 UNC 2 33 0:31 TD 1 P.Thomas 2 pass to J.Levin P.Thomas (minus)
09/10 UNC 12 76 6:28 TD 1 C.Nwoke 1 rush P.Thomas 0-9
09/10 UNC 8 47 3:02 TD 2 R.Carter 1 rush P.Thomas 10-19
09/10 UNC 10 53 4:12 TD 2 R.Carter 1 rush P.Thomas 20-29
09/10 UNC 11 75 5:08 FG 3 B.DeLine 22 field goal P.Thomas 30-39 1
09/17 vs. Colorado 9 80 4:59 TD 1 P.Thomas rush P.Thomas 40-49 2
09/17 vs. Colorado 8 64 3:50 TD 4 C.Lovett 23 pass to C.Gillmore P.Thomas 50-59 1 1
60-69 2 3
70-79 1 1
80-89 1 4
90-99
Season 8 1 7 1
GAME-OPENING
DRIVES
CSU Opponent
Game Pts FD Yds Pts FD Yds
09/03 at UNM 0 1 37 0 0 0
09/10 UNC 7 1 33 0 1 12
09/17 vs CU 7 3 80 0 1 19
09/24 at USU
10/01 SJSU
10/15 BSU
10/22 at UTEP
10/29 at UNLV
11/12 SDSU
11/19 at TCU
11/26 AFA
12/03 Wyo
Season 14 5 150 0 2 31
SECOND HALF-
DRIVE ENGINEERING OPENING DRIVES
Drives Drives ended by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Points Pts/ Eng*
CSU Opponent
33
Quarterback Started TD FG MFG PUNT DWN TRN SAF CLK RPL Yielded Drive Efficiency
Game Pts FD Yds Pts FD Yds
P.Thomas 35 8 1 2 12 4 4 0 4 0 59 1.7 .200
09/03 at UNM 0 0 7 0 3 40
09/10 UNC 3 5 75 7 4 80
Totals 35 8 1 2 12 4 4 0 4 0 59 1.7 .200
09/17 vs CU 0 0 9 0 1 8
Opponents 34 7 1 1 17 1 5 1 1 0 52 1.5 .235
09/24 at USU
* — percentage QB has put his team in position to score (allowing for missed field goals, subtracting drives ended by clock)
10/01 SJSU
10/15 BSU
10/22 at UTEP
RED-ZONE EFFICIENCY AVERAGE FIELD POSITION 10/29 at UNLV
11/12 SDSU
CSU Opp CSU Opp
Times Penetrated Opponent 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 7 Drives started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 34 11/19 at TCU
Total Scores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 5 Cumulative starting yard lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1195 934 11/26 AFA
Touchdowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 4 Average field position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CSU34 OPP27 12/03 Wyo
Field Goals-Attempts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 1-2 Drives started in plus territory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 2
Touchdown Percentage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..545 .571 Scores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 0 Season 3 5 91 7 8 128
Scoring Percentage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..636 .714 Touchdowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 0
Turnovers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 1 Field goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 0
Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 0 Turnovers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 2
Ended not trying to score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 0 Ran out clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 0
Scores from Outside 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 3 Drives started inside/at own 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 4
Touchdowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 3
Field Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 0
TAKEAWAY ANALYSIS TAKEAWAY BREAKDOWN CSU Opp
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 5
NON-OFFENSIVE SCORES CSU
Takeaways
Opponent
Takeaways Gm Cum
Int . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 3
CSU (1) — M.Morgan safety, 09/10 vs. UNC. Fum Rec. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 2
Int Fum Tot Int Fum Tot Diff Diff Points off Turnovers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 7
at UNM 0 3 3 0 1 1 2 2 TD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1
Opponent (none) — UNC 2 0 2 3 0 3 -1 1 FG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 0
vs. CU 0 0 0 0 1 1 -1 0
at USU Take Give
SJSU CSU TURNOVER LOCATION Aways Aways
BSU Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 5
at UTEP Own Territory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 2
at UNLV EZ/G-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 0
SDSU 11-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 0
at TCU 21-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 0
AFA 31-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 1
TWO-POINT WYO 41-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 1
CONVERSIONS Totals 2 3 5 3 2 5 0 0
Opponent Territory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0
49-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
4
1
CSU (0-0) — 39-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 0
Takeaway Touchdown Returns 29-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 1
Opponent (0-0) — CSU (0) — 19-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 0
Opponent (0) — 9-G/EZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 2
COLORADO STATE SUPPLEMENTAL STATISTICS | SEPT. 19, 2011 | GAME 4 | RAMS AT UTAH STATE
PLAYER PARTICIPATION
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 2011
Player at UNM UNC vs. CU at USU SJSU BSU at UTEP at UNLV SDSU at TCU AFA Wyo GP GS
Donnell Alexander - - - - -
Cole Allenbrand - - - - -
Shaquil Barrett SUB MLB MLB 3 2
Shaq Bell SUB SUB SUB 3 0
Jared Biard - - - - -
Bernard Blake SUB SUB SUB 3 0
Hunter Blevins - - - - -
Bobby Borcky SUB SUB - 2 0
T.J. Borcky SUB SUB SUB 3 0
Dorian Brown - - - - -
Joe Brown WR SUB WR 3 2
Te'Jay Brown SUB SUB SUB 3 0
Davis Burl SUB DE SUB 3 1
Nordly Capi SUB DE DE 3 2
Joe Caprioglio T T T 3 3
Sam Carlson - - - - -
Raymond Carter RB RB RB 3 3
Scott Carter SUB SUB - 2 0
Kivon Cartwright - - - - -
Trey Cassidy - - - - -
Nick Ciani - - - - -
Lee Clubb SUB SUB SUB 3 0
Thomas Coffman SUB SUB SUB 3 0
Aaron Davis - SUB SUB 2 0
Ben DeLine SUB SUB SUB 3 0
DeAndre Elliott - - - - -
Brett Etherton - - - - -
Nu'uvali Fa'apito - - - - -
Charles Favors - SUB SUB 2 0
A.J. Frieler - - - - -
John Froland DT DT DT 3 3
Jake Gdowski G G G 3 3
Austin Gillmore SUB FB - 2 1
Crockett Gillmore TE TE TE 3 3
Derek Good SUB SUB SUB 3 0
Jordan Gragert G G G 3 3
Austin Gray FS FS FS 3 3
Garrett Grayson - - - - -
Charles Green - - - - -
34 Lou Greenwood WR SUB WR 3 2
James Gunckel - - - - -
Justin Hansen - - - - -
Mason Hathaway SUB - SUB 2 0
Brandon Haynes - SUB - 1 0
Ross Heath - - - - -
Tanner Hedstrom SUB SUB SUB 3 0
Ivory Herd SS SS SS 3 3
Ken Hulbert - - - - -
C.J. James DE - DE 2 2
Cory James - - - - -
Blake Jones SUB TE SUB 3 1
Casey Joy - - - - -
Joe Kawulok - - - - -
Michael Kawulok - - - - -
Pete Kontodiakos SUB SUB SUB 3 0
Nuku Latu NT NT NT 3 3
Marquise Law WR SUB WR 3 2
Jake Levin SUB SUB SUB 3 0
Charles Lovett SUB SUB SUB 3 0
Paul Madsen T T T 3 3
Trent Matthews - - - - -
George Maumau - - - - -
Tyler McDermott SUB SUB - 2 0
Joe McKay - SUB SUB 2 0
M.J. McPeek - - - - -
Steven Michel - - - - -
Immanuel Mitchell - - - - -
Juan Montoya - - - - -
Max Morgan SUB SUB - 2 0
Cameron Moss - - - - -
Jordan Murphy - - - - -
Mason Myers SUB SUB SUB 3 0
Mitch Nelson - - - - -
Eric Niederberger - SUB SUB 2 0
Chris Nwoke SUB SUB SUB 3 0
Mike Orakpo WLB WLB WLB 3 3
Colton Paulhus SUB SUB SUB 3 0
Kevin Pierre-Louis - - - - -
Drew Reilly SUB SUB SUB 3 0
Weston Richburg C C C 3 3
Davon Riddick - - - - -
Jared Roberts - - - - -
Chris Robinson - - - - -
COLORADO STATE SUPPLEMENTAL STATISTICS | SEPT. 19, 2011 | GAME 4 | RAMS AT UTAH STATE
PLAYER PARTICIPATION continued
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 2011
Player at UNM UNC vs. CU at USU SJSU BSU at UTEP at UNLV SDSU at TCU AFA Wyo GP GS
Conner Roggy - - - - -
Ty Sambrailo SUB - SUB 2 0
Tyler Sandt - - - - -
Broderick Sargent DE - - 1 1
Derek Serowski - - - - -
Marcus Shaw SUB SUB SUB 3 0
Kyle Shefferly - - - - -
Mychal Sisson SLB SLB - 2 2
James Skelton MLB - SLB 2 2
Conner Smith - - - - -
Elijah-Blu Smith CB CB CB 3 3
Justin Stallworth - - - - -
Byron Steele - - - - -
Brandon Tara - - - - -
Josh Tashiro - - - - -
Ben Tedford - - - - -
Momo Thomas CB CB CB 3 3
Pete Thomas QB QB QB 3 3
Ezra Thompson - - - - -
Zach Tiedgen SUB - SUB 2 0
Alex Tucci - - - - -
Chad VanderMolen - - - - -
Jesse Vieira - - - - -
Dominique Vinson SUB SUB SUB 3 0
Brent Williams - - - - -
Curtis Wilson SUB SUB SUB 3 0
Adam Winick - - - - -
Efrem Woldu - - - - -
Mark Woodbury - SUB - 1 0
Matt Yemm SUB WR SUB 3 1
2011 SEASON SUPERLATIVES
CSU INDIVIDUAL HIGHS OPPONENT INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS
Rushes 18 R. Carter, Sept. 10 vs. Northern Colorado Rushes 25 A. Tarean, Sept. 3 at New Mexico
Yards Rushing 100 R. Carter, Sept. 10 vs. Northern Colorado Yards Rushing 117 Q. Hildreth, Sept. 10 vs. Northern Colorado
TD Rushes 2 R. Carter, Sept. 10 vs. Northern Colorado TD Rushes 2 T. Hansen, Sept. 17 at Colorado
Long Rush 31 R. Carter, Sept. 10 vs. Northern Colorado Long Rush 66 Q. Hildreth, Sept. 10 vs. Northern Colorado
Pass attempts 42 P. Thomas, Sept. 10 vs. Northern Colorado Pass attempts 32 T. Hansen, Sept. 17 at Colorado
Pass completions 28 P. Thomas, Sept. 10 vs. Northern Colorado Pass completions 20 A. Tarean, Sept. 3 at New Mexico
Yards Passing 259 P. Thomas, Sept. 10 vs. Northern Colorado Yards Passing 215 T. Hansen, Sept. 17 at Colorado
35
TD Passes 1 P. Thomas, Sept. 3 at New Mexico TD Passes 2 T. Hansen, Sept. 17 at Colorado
1 P. Thomas, Sept. 10 vs. Northern Colorado Long Pass 44 T. Hansen, Sept. 17 at Colorado
Long Pass 34 P. Thomas, Sept. 17 at Colorado Receptions 8 D. Long, Sept. 3 at New Mexico
Receptions 7 J. Brown, Sept. 3 at New Mexico Yards Receiving 93 R. Stewart, Sept. 17 at Colorado
Yards Receiving 84 C. Gillmore, Sept. 17 at Colorado TD Receptions 1 Numerous times
TD Receptions 1 C. Gillmore, Sept. 3 at New Mexico Long Reception 44 T. Clemons, Sept. 17 at Colorado
1 J. Levin, Sept. 10 vs. Northern Colorado Field Goals 1 J. Aho, Sept. 3 at New Mexico
1 C. Gillmore, Sept. 17 at Colorado Long Field Goal 33 J. Aho, Sept. 3 at New Mexico
Long Reception 34 C. Gillmore, Sept. 17 at Colorado Punts 6 D. O'Neill, Sept. 17 at Colorado
Field Goals 1 B. DeLine, Sept. 10 vs. Northern Colorado Punt Avg 49.2 D. O'Neill, Sept. 17 at Colorado
Long Field Goal 22 B. DeLine, Sept. 10 vs. Northern Colorado Long Punt 56 D. O'Neill, Sept. 17 at Colorado
Punts 7 P. Kontodiakos, Sept. 17 at Colorado Long Punt Return 8 R. Stewart, Sept. 17 at Colorado
Punt Avg 50 P. Kontodiakos, Sept. 10 vs. Northern Colorado Long Kickoff Return 33 R. Stewart, Sept. 17 at Colorado
Long Punt 58 P. Kontodiakos, Sept. 17 at Colorado Tackles 16 E. Dorsey, Sept. 10 vs. Northern Colorado
Long Punt Return 26 M. Thomas, Sept. 10 vs. Northern Colorado Sacks 1 Numerous Times
Long Kickoff Return 40 D. Good, Sept. 3 at New Mexico Tackles For Loss 2 C. Messina, Sept. 3 at New Mexico
Tackles 11 M. Sisson, Sept. 3 at New Mexico 2 G. Henderson, Sept. 17 at Colorado
Sacks 3.5 N. Capi, Sept. 3 at New Mexico Interceptions 2 M. Gibbons, Sept. 10 vs. Northern Colorado
Tackles For Loss 4.5 N. Capi, Sept. 3 at New Mexico
Interceptions 1 I. Herd, Sept. 10 vs. Northern Colorado OPPONNT TEAM GAME HIGHS
1 D. Vinson, Sept. 10 vs. Northern Colorado Rushes 48 at New Mexico (Sept. 3, 2011)
Yards Rushing 150 at New Mexico (Sept. 3, 2011)
TEAM GAME HIGHS Yards Per Rush 6.4 vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10, 2011)
Rushes 41 vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10, 2011) TD Rushes 2 at Colorado (Sept. 17, 2011)
Yards Rushing 242 vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10, 2011) Pass attempts 32 at Colorado (Sept. 17, 2011)
Yards Per Rush 5.9 vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10, 2011) Pass completions 20 at New Mexico (Sept. 3, 2011)
TD Rushes 3 vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10, 2011) Yards Passing 215 at Colorado (Sept. 17, 2011)
Pass attempts 42 vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10, 2011) Yards Per Pass 8.9 at New Mexico (Sept. 3, 2011)
Pass completions 28 vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10, 2011) TD Passes 2 at Colorado (Sept. 17, 2011)
Yards Passing 259 vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10, 2011) Total Plays 79 at New Mexico (Sept. 3, 2011)
Yards Per Pass 9.2 vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10, 2011) Total Offense 360 at Colorado (Sept. 17, 2011)
TD Passes 1 at New Mexico (Sept. 3, 2011) Yards Per Play 5.5 at Colorado (Sept. 17, 2011)
1 vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10, 2011) Points 28 at Colorado (Sept. 17, 2011)
1 at Colorado (Sept. 17, 2011) Sacks By 3 at Colorado (Sept. 17, 2011)
Total Plays 83 vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10, 2011) First Downs 23 at Colorado (Sept. 17, 2011)
Total Offense 501 vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10, 2011) Penalties 10 at Colorado (Sept. 17, 2011)
Yards Per Play 6 vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10, 2011) Penalty Yards 114 at Colorado (Sept. 17, 2011)
Points 33 vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10, 2011) Turnovers 2 at New Mexico (Sept. 3, 2011)
Sacks By 9 at New Mexico (Sept. 3, 2011) 2 vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10, 2011)
First Downs 28 vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10, 2011) Interceptions By 3 vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10, 2011)
Penalties 9 at Colorado (Sept. 17, 2011)
Penalty Yards 91 vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10, 2011)
Turnovers 3 vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10, 2011)
Interceptions By 2 vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10, 2011)
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Updated Biographies
56 SHAQUIL BARRETT
Linebacker | 6-2 | 244 | Sophomore | TR | Baltimore, Md. (Boys Town, Neb.)
2011 (Sophomore): Immediately eligible because Nebraska-Omaha disbanded its football program, has quickly adapted to the CSU defensive scheme, playing in three
games with two starts…Made his Division I debut in the opener at New Mexico (Sept. 3), entering late in the first quarter; with just over four minutes left in the game, and
CSU protecting a 14-10 lead, combined with C.J. James to sack Tarean Austin on fourth-and-14…A week later in a big win vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), earned his
first major-college start, as the Rams’ middle linebacker…Broke up a UNC pass on the second play from scrimmage, then forced a third-quarter incompletion, hurrying the
pass by launching himself at the quarterback…Started again at MLB in Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17), making a key play on a first-quarter drive to flush QB Tyler
Hansen out of the pocket and into the arms of teammate C.J. James; also played defensive end during several snaps in the second half.
Division I career statistics TACKLES SACKS FUMBLE
Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU
2011 Colorado State (so.) 3 2 7 5 12 0.5 4 0.5 4 0 0 0 0 0 1
3 SHAQ BELL
Defensive Back | 5-11 | 191 | Sophomore | 1L | Kissimmee, Fla. (Osceola)
2011 (Sophomore): A true sophomore that started nine games in 2010, has shifted to a key reserve role after Elijah-Blu Smith moved from safety to cornerback, and played
in three games…In season-opening win at New Mexico (Sept. 3), played most of the game, including action on the first series; late in the contest, with CSU protecting a
14-10 lead, drew a key holding penalty to negate a first down, then one play later blanketed Deon Long in the corner of the end zone.
Division I career statistics TACKLES SACKS FUMBLE
Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU
2010 Colorado State (fr.) 12 9 27 12 39 0.5 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011 Colorado State (so.) 3 0 4 0 4 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career totals (two years) 15 9 31 12 43 0.5 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
78 JARED BIARD (BEARD)
Tackle | 6-7 | 319 | Sophomore | VR | League City, Texas (Clear Creek)
2011 (Sophomore): After a promising spring and summer, entered the fall second on the depth chart at tackle, but sustained a season-ending knee injury during camp
practice Aug. 16.Career Division I games played/started: 4/0 in 2010.
23 BERNARD BLAKE
Cornerback | 6-0 | 175 | Freshman | RS | Bastrop, Texas (Bastrop)
2011 (Freshman): A speedy reserve corner, has played in three games…Made his college debut in season-opener at New Mexico (Sept. 3)…Saw defensive action in
home-opening win over Northern Colorado (Sept. 10).
Division I career statistics TACKLES SACKS FUMBLE
Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU
2011 Colorado State (fr.) 3 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11 BOBBY BORCKY
Wide Receiver | 6-1 | 183 | Sophomore | 1L | Orlando, Fla. (Lake Highland Prep)
2010 (Sophomore): One of several weapons in the CSU receiving corps, has played in two games…Did not play in Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17).
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Division I career statistics RECEIVING RUSHING OFFENSE
Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/Gm No Yds Avg TD Long Pl Yds
2010 Colorado State (fr.) 6 0 1 10 10.0 0 10 1.7 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 10
2011 Colorado State (so.) 2 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Career totals (two years) 8 0 1 10 10.0 0 10 1.3 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 10
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17 T.J. BORCKY
Wide Receiver | 6-4 | 208 | Senior | 3L | Orlando, Fla. (Lake Highland Prep)
2011 (Senior): A veteran senior, has played in three games…Out of spring ball, shifted to fullback in the Rams’ complex pro-style offense and spent all of fall camp in that
role, as a hybrid threat out of either the backfield or slot…Moved back to a more traditional receiver position entering Week 1…In season-opening win at New Mexico
(Sept. 3), registered his first career tackle, dropping kickoff-return man Lamaar Thomas on the kickoff to open the second half…In home-opening win over Northern
Colorado (Sept. 10), made a 13-yard catch to convert a third-and-long on a second-quarter TD drive…In Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17), made multiple clutch catches
during team’s final drive.
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Division I career statistics RECEIVING RUSHING OFFENSE
Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/Gm No Yds Avg TD Long Pl Yds
2008 Colorado State (fr.) 8 0 2 11 5.5 0 6 2.8 2 2 1.0 0 10 4 13
2009 Colorado State (so.) 7 1 6 60 10.0 0 19 8.6 3 9 3.0 0 4 9 69
2010 Colorado State (jr.) 9 2 18 157 8.7 1 17 17.4 3 7 2.3 0 4 21 164
2011 Colorado State (sr.) 3 0 4 41 10.2 0 13 13.7 0 0 0 0 0 4 41
Career totals (four years) 27 3 30 269 9.0 1 19 10.0 8 18 2.3 0 10 38 287
Threw incomplete pass vs. Fresno State, 12/20/08; 1 tackle in 2011
34 JOE BROWN
Fullback | 6-3 | 224 | Sophomore | 1L | Wichita, Kan. (Bishop Carroll)
2011 (Sophomore): A sure-handed, athletic target, has played in three games, with two starts…Caught a pass on the season’s first offensive snap, at New Mexico (Sept.
3), and went on to record a team-high seven receptions in an important CSU win, after entering the season with just one career grab…Also in Lobos contest, converted a
pair of third-downs with timely catches, including a 7-yard catch to the UNM 3-yard line, setting up Chris Nwoke’s game-winning go-ahead TD; on his final catch, late in the
game, alertly downed himself inbounds to keep the clock running…In Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17), started again as a slot receiver, and threw a key block to spring
Chris Nwoke on a 5-yard run on third-and-1, setting up a TD that cut the Buffs’ lead to 21-14.
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Division I career statistics RUSHING RECEIVING OFFENSE
Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G No Yds Avg TD Long Pl Yds
2010 Colorado State (fr.) 9 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 1 2 2.0 0 2 1 2
2011 Colorado State (so.) 3 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 11 75 6.8 0 15 11 75
Career totals (two years) 12 2 0 0 ### 0 0 0.0 12 77 6.4 0 15 12 77
94 TE’JAY BROWN (T-J)
Defensive Tackle | 6-2 | 267 | Sophomore | VR | St. Petersburg, Fla. (St. Petersburg)
2011 (Sophomore): CSU’s young, promising interior lineman, has played in three games…Made his 2011 debut in first quarter of season-opening win at New Mexico
(Sept. 3), playing much of the game…Saw several defensive snaps in Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17).
Division I career statistics TACKLES SACKS FUMBLE
Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU
2010 Colorado State (fr.) 3 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011 Colorado State (so.) 3 0 1 3 4 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career totals (two years) 6 0 1 3 4 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
18 DAVIS BURL
Defensive End | 6-2 | 236 | Junior | 2L | Aurora, Colo. (Grandview)
2011 (Junior): A former defensive back and linebacker, has played in three games with one start… In season-opening win at New Mexico (Sept. 3), replaced an injured
Broderick Sargent on the second series and played most of the game; made a critical play late in first quarter, poking the ball from the hands of Crusoe Gongbay inches
from the plane of the goal line, before Ivory Herd recovered in the end zone…Also in Lobos contest, recovered a fumble to snuff out UNM’s first series of the second
half…In home opener vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), made his first start since Oct. 23, 2010, pressed into the lineup after the season-ending injury to Sargent…In
Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17), forced a second-quarter incompletion that nearly went down as a sack and forced fumble; officials initially ruled the QB’s arm was
moving forward, then upheld it after a replay review.
Division I career statistics TACKLES SACKS FUMBLE
Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU
2009 Colorado State (fr.) 12 3 5 10 15 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2010 Colorado State (so.) 12 7 11 11 22 1.0 4 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011 Colorado State (jr.) 3 1 3 1 4 1.0 0 1.0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
Career totals (three years) 27 11 19 22 41 2.0 4 1.0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
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11 NORDLY CAPI (KAPP-ee)
Defensive Line | 6-3 | 248 | Sophomore | 1L | Ocoee, Fla. (Ocoee)
2011 (Sophomore): Enters Week 4 ranked first in the nation with 1.83 sacks per game, and tied for fifth in the country with 2.17 tackles for loss per game…Also enters
Week 4 tied for first in the country with 1.33 forced fumbles per game…A raw but enormously talented true sophomore, has played in three games with two
starts…Humongous in season-opening win at New Mexico (Sept. 3), enjoyed one of the finest days by a defensive lineman in college football history…Established the
NCAA single-game record with four forced fumbles, breaking the previous mark of three held by 10 players, and none were more important than the record-setting
force…His fourth forced fumble ensured the Rams would break an 11-game road losing streak; with nine seconds remaining and the Lobos at the Rams' 15-yard line,
stripped QB Tarean Austin and recovered the fumble himself…Also registered seven tackles (five unassisted), 4½ for loss and 3½ sacks…For his efforts, garnered not only
Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week honors, but also the Nagurski national Defensive Player of the Week (from the football writers), landing him on the watch list
for the Nagurski Trophy…Entered Week 2 leading the country in forced fumbles, sacks and tackles for loss…In home opener vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), made his
first career start; broke up a pass by grabbing the arm of QB Dylan Orms early in the game, then forced a first-quarter punt with a third-down sack…In Denver loss vs.
Colorado (Sept. 17), drew a holding penalty to negate a first down before an eventual second-quarter punt; then, just before half, sacked QB Tyler Hansen to set up a third-
and-18.
Division I career statistics TACKLES SACKS FUMBLE
Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU
2010 Colorado State (fr.) 4 0 2 1 3 1.0 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011 Colorado State (so.) 3 2 10 3 13 6.5 42 5.5 37 4 1 0 0 0 1
Career totals (two years) 7 2 12 4 16 7.5 44 5.5 37 4 1 0 0 0 1
77 JOE CAPRIOGLIO (KAP-ree-OH-lee-oh)
Tackle | 6-6 | 315 | Junior | 1L | Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Highlands Ranch)
2011 (Junior): Quietly one of the top players CSU’s offense, had started the first three games at weakside tackle, essentially the Rams’ blind-side protector, until sustaining
a serious knee injury in Week 3…Helped CSU rush for 242 yards in home-opening win over Northern Colorado (Sept. 10)…In Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17),
sustained a knee injury with three minutes left in the first quarter and did not return. Career Division I games played/started: 15/12 (3/3 in 2011; 12/9 in 2010).
20 RAYMOND CARTER
Running Back | 6-0 | 213 | Senior | 1L | Los Angeles, Calif. (UCLA)
2011 (Senior): A dual threat out of the CSU backfield, has started three games…In season-opening win at New Mexico (Sept. 3), broke off a 30-yard run late in the third
quarter to pierce Lobos territory, converting a third-and-1…One week later in home-opening win over Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), exploded on the first play from
scrimmage for 31 yards, setting up a quick TD one play later; went on to register his second career 100-yard rushing effort (also Sept. 25, 2010, vs. Idaho in the previous
season’s home opener)…Also in second-quarter of Bears contest, punched in a pair of short touchdown runs (establishing a single-game career best), then reeled off a
17-yard run to set up a third-quarter field goal…In Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17), on a second-half TD drive, took a delayed handoff for 16 yards into CU territory,
then on the next play, threw his first career pass, a Pete Thomas reception that lost 4 yards.
RAYMOND CARTER
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Division I career statistics RUSHING RECEIVING OFFENSE
Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G No Yds Avg TD Long Pl Yds
2008 UCLA (fr.) 7 0 25 29 1.2 1 9 4.1 1 ‐3 ‐3.0 0 ‐3 26 26
2010 Colorado State (jr.) 8 5 65 235 3.6 1 37 29.4 15 163 10.9 3 72 80 398
2011 Colorado State (sr.) 3 3 34 176 5.2 2 31 58.7 6 23 3.8 0 12 40 199
Career totals (three years) 18 8 124 440 3.5 4 37 24.4 22 183 8.3 3 72 146 623
Additional statistics ‐‐ Completed pass for ‐4 yards, vs. Colorado (09/17/11)
46 SCOTT CARTER
Defensive Line | 6-3 | 261 | Senior | 2L | Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Mountain Vista)
2011 (Senior): Moved to fullback during spring practice, eventually returned to the defensive line late in fall camp and has played in two games…Saw action in the
defensive-line rotation in season-opening win at New Mexico (Sept. 3)…In home-opening win over Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), sustained a knee injury on a second-
quarter punt return and did not return.
86 KIVON CARTWRIGHT (KEE-vonn)
Fullback | 6-4 | 233 | Freshman | RS | Pueblo, Colo. (Pueblo South)
2011 (Freshman): A fast and athletic hybrid back, similar to former Ram Kory Sperry, has not played due to an indefinite suspension for violation of team rules.
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13 LEE CLUBB
Wide Receiver | 5-10 | 187 | Freshman | HS | Iowa Park, Texas (Iowa Park)
2011 (Freshman): Another former high-school QB turned into a WR by the Rams, having excited coaches since his first college practice in the fall, led Head Coach Steve
Fairchild on Aug. 10 to declare he would play as a true freshman…Has played in three games…Made his college debut in season-opening win at New Mexico (Sept. 3),
back deep for the game-opening kickoff; later, registered his initial career catch, a 1-yard loss on the Rams’ first drive…In home-opening win over Northern Colorado
(Sept. 10), posted his first career kickoff return, a 28-yard runback in the third quarter, and tied for the team lead with four receptions.
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Division I career statistics RECEIVING RUSHING OFFENSE
Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/Gm No Yds Avg TD Long Pl Yds
2011 Colorado State (fr.) 3 0 6 53 8.8 0 24 17.7 0 0 0.0 0 0 6 53
PUNT RETURNS KICKOFF RETURNS All‐Purpose
Year School No Yds Avg TD Long No Yds Avg TD Long Yds Avg/G
2011 Colorado State (fr.) 0 0 0.0 0 0 3 69 23.0 0 28 122 40.7
2 THOMAS COFFMAN
Wide Receiver | 5-10 | 168 | Freshman | RS | Austin, Texas (Stephen F. Austin)
2011 (Freshman): A lightning-fast sprinter, has played in three games…Saw his first collegiate action in season-opening win at New Mexico (Sept. 3); on a deep pass over
the middle midway through the first quarter, almost made an acrobatic catch, maintaining focus on a tipped ball to nearly secure a completion on his back, but the ball
grazed the ground…In home-opening win over Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), alertly recovered a fumble near the Bears’ goal line to preserve a drive that ended with a TD
run two plays later, just before halftime; then, drew a pass-interference flag to preserve a third-quarter FG drive…Drew another pass-interference penalty in Denver loss vs.
Colorado (Sept. 17).
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Division I career statistics RECEIVING RUSHING OFFENSE
Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/Gm No Yds Avg TD Long Pl Yds
2011 Colorado State (fr.) 3 0 3 45 15.0 0 21 15.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 3 45
37 AARON DAVIS
Linebacker | 6-0 | 199 | Freshman | HS | Los Alamitos, Calif. (Los Alamitos)
2011 (Freshman): After working his way up the depth chart during fall camp, has played in two games…Helped convince coaches they could move Austin Gillmore from
LB to FB in August… Earned a seat on the conference-opening trip to New Mexico (Sept. 3), but didn’t play…Instead, made his college debut the following week in home
opener vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), entering in the fourth quarter…Saw several defensive snaps in Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17).
Division I career statistics TACKLES SACKS FUMBLE
Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU
2011 Colorado State (fr.) 2 0 1 2 3 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
14 BEN DeLINE (duh-LINE)
Kicker | 6-0 | 185 | Senior | 3L | Steamboat Springs, Colo. (Steamboat Springs)
2011 (Senior): One of the most experienced kickers in CSU history, has handled placement duties for most of four seasons, including three games in 2011...In season-
opening win at New Mexico (Sept. 3), had one touchback but uncharacteristically missed two field goals, his most ever in a single contest…Rebounded in home-opening
triumph vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), taking the Bears’ dangerous return man out of the game with four touchbacks, matching a career high.
Division I career statistics FIELD GOALS XPTS KICKOFFS
Year School GP Att Made Pct Lg Blkd Att Made Pct Points No TB Pct
2008 Colorado State (fr.) 6 5 4 80.0 36 1 6 6 100.0 18 24 4 16.7
2009 Colorado State (so.) 12 16 12 75.0 47 0 29 26 89.7 62 22 1 4.5
2010 Colorado State (jr.) 12 22 16 72.7 43 2 21 18 85.7 66 44 16 36.4
2011 Colorado State (sr.) 3 3 1 33.3 22 0 8 8 100 11 11 5 45.5
Career totals (three years) 33 46 33 71.7 47 3 64 58 90.6 157 101 26 25.7
Field goals Total By distance…
Year School M A Pct 1‐19 20‐29 30‐39 40‐49 50+
2008 Colorado State (fr.) 4 5 80.0 0 ‐ 0 ‐ 3 ‐ 3 100.0 1 ‐ 2 50.0 0 ‐ 0 ‐ 0 ‐ 0 ‐
2009 Colorado State (so.) 12 16 75.0 1 ‐ 1 100.0 5 ‐ 5 100.0 2 ‐ 5 40.0 4 ‐ 4 100.0 0 ‐ 1 0.0
2010 Colorado State (jr.) 16 22 72.7 1 ‐ 1 100.0 6 ‐ 6 100.0 7 ‐ 10 70.0 2 ‐ 4 50.0 0 ‐ 1 0.0
2011 Colorado State (sr.) 1 3 33.3 0 ‐ ‐ ‐ 1 ‐ 2 50.0 0 ‐ 0 ### 0 ‐ 1 0.0 0 ‐ 0 0.0
Career totals (four years) 33 46 71.7 2 ‐ 2 100.0 15 ‐ 16 93.8 10 ‐ 17 58.8 6 ‐ 9 66.7 0 ‐ 2 0.0
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8 CHARLES FAVORS
Linebacker | 6-1 | 222 | Sophomore | 1L | Orlando, Fla. (Dr. Phillips)
2011 (Sophomore): A reserve middle linebacker, has played in two games…In home-opening win over Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), saw action at linebacker in the fourth
quarter, breaking up a pass…In Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17), made a big tackle on a third-quarter punt.
Division I career statistics TACKLES SACKS FUMBLE
Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU
2010 Colorado State (fr.) 10 0 0 1 1 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011 Colorado State (so.) 2 0 2 0 2 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career totals (two years) 12 0 2 1 3 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
57 JOHN FROLAND (FROH-lund)
Defensive tackle | 6-5 | 250 | Freshman | RS | Snohomish, Wash. (Glacier Peak)
2011 (Freshman): Captured the starting role at defensive tackle early in spring practice and never relinquished it, having started three games…Made his college debut in a
start at New Mexico (Sept. 3), recording a tackle for loss on the Lobos’ first series.
Division I career statistics TACKLES SACKS FUMBLE
Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU
2011 Colorado State (fr.) 3 3 3 4 7 1.5 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
58 JAKE GDOWSKI (guh-DOW-skee)
Offensive Line | 6-3 | 309 | Senior | 2L | Grand Island, Neb. (Grand Island)
2011 (Senior): One of the Rams’ veteran leaders, among the strongest on the team, has started three games…Missed much of fall camp after undergoing arthroscopic
knee surgery, but returned in time to prepare for the season opener at New Mexico (Sept. 3)…Helped CSU rush for 242 yards in home-opening win over Northern
Colorado (Sept. 10). Career Division I games played/started: 27/19 (3/3 in 2011; 12/12 in 2010; 11/4 in 2009; 1/0 in 2008).
39 AUSTIN GILLMORE
Fullback | 6-0 | 217 | Junior | 1L | Bushland, Texas (West Texas A&M)
2011 (Junior): After shifting from linebacker to fullback on Aug. 18, little more than two weeks before the opener, played in the first two games, with one start…Coaches
saw enough in him over his first few practices to dub him the starting fullback entering the opener at New Mexico (Sept. 3)…Made his offensive debut in Lobos contest,
entering the game on the second play; caught his first career pass, in the third quarter…A week later vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), made his first major-college start, in
the CSU backfield, but on the Rams’ first offensive play, a 31-yard Raymond Carter run that set up a quick TD, sustained a knee injury and did not return…In Denver loss
vs. Colorado (Sept. 17), his first game out of action, was the first player to congratulate his brother after a key, 34-yard reception that set up a first-quarter TD.
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Division I career statistics RUSHING RECEIVING OFFENSE
Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G No Yds Avg TD Long Pl Yds
2010 Colorado State (fr.) 7 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2011 Colorado State (so.) 2 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 1 4 4.0 0 4 1 4
Career totals (two years) 9 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 1 4 4.0 0 4 1 4
Had 11 tackles (6 solo, 1 for loss), as a linebacker in 2010
10 CROCKETT GILLMORE
Tight End | 6-6 | 244 | Sophomore | 1L | Bushland, Texas (Bushland)
2011 (Sophomore): Having shifted from defensive end to tight end just nine days before the spring game, and heading into fall camp as the Rams’ No. 1 tight end, has
started three games…Made his offensive debut at New Mexico (Sept. 3), making his first career catch in the second quarter, followed by a leaping 33-yard touchdown,
CSU’s first of 2010 and the initial score of his career, late in the first half…In home-opening win vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), helped open a hole for Chris Nwoke on a
second-quarter TD run…In Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17), caught five passes for 84 yards, including a 23-yard fourth-quarter touchdown from WR Charles Lovett,
off a Pete Thomas lateral; on first CSU drive in Buffs contest, took a screen 34 yards to set up the Rams’ first touchdown, and later, in the third quarter, converted a third-
and-11 with a 12-yard reception, setting up his TD reception from Lovett.
Division I career statistics RECEIVING
Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/Gm
2010 Colorado State (fr.) 11 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0
2011 Colorado State (so.) 3 3 13 164 12.6 2 34 54.7
Career totals (two years) 14 3 13 164 12.6 2 34 11.7
Recorded 11 total tackles (8 solo, 2 for loss), 1 sack, 1 pass broken up and 1 fumble recovery as defensive end in 2010
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26 DEREK GOOD
Running Back | 5-10 | 202 | Senior | 3L | Berthoud, Colo. (Berthoud)
2011 (Senior): Enters Week 4 ranked second in the MW and tied for 18th in the nation with a 29.0 kick-return average…Elected a special-teams captain Aug. 26 by his
fellow players, has played in three games…In season-opening win at New Mexico (Sept. 3), returned the initial 2011 kickoff for 40 yards…In home-opening win over
Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), made his season debut in the backfield with a 23-yard scamper in the third quarter; wound up gaining 81 yards on nine carries (9.0 avg.).
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Division I career statistics RUSHING RECEIVING OFFENSE
Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G No Yds Avg TD Long Pl Yds
2010 Colorado State (jr.) 10 0 13 52 4.0 0 19 5.2 0 0 0.0 0 0 13 52
2011 Colorado State (sr.) 3 0 9 81 9.0 0 23 27 0 0 0.0 0 0 9 81
Career totals (four years) 13 0 22 133 6.0 0 23 10.2 0 0 ### 0 0 22 133
PUNT RETURNS KICKOFF RETURNS All‐purpose
Year School No Yds Avg TD Long No Yds Avg TD Long Yds Avg/G
2010 Colorado State (jr.) 0 0 0.0 0 0 24 618 25.8 0 74 670 67.0
2011 Colorado State (sr.) 0 0 0.0 0 0 4 116 29.0 0 40 197 65.7
Career totals (four years) 0 0 ### 0 0 28 734 26.2 0 114 867 132.7
Tackles: 16 (4 in 2008, 9 in 2009, 3 in 2010); recovered fumble on punt return at Utah (10/23/10)
64 JORDAN GRAGERT (GRAY-gurt)
Offensive Line | 6-4 | 291 | Sophomore | 1L | Libby, Mont. (Libby)
2011 (Sophomore): Entrenched as the starter at guard since the beginning of spring ball, has started three games…Made his first career start in season-opening win at
New Mexico (Sept. 3), making a lead block on Chris Nwoke’s game-winning touchdown run in the fourth quarter…One week later, in win vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10),
made another lead block on a Nwoke touchdown, as well as an important block on Raymond Carter’s short TD run, helping CSU rush for 242 yards.
Career Division I games played/started: 13/3 (3/3 in 2011; 10/0 in 2010).
12 AUSTIN GRAY
Safety | 6-3 | 208 | Freshman | RS | Abilene, Texas (Wylie)
2011 (Freshman): A former wide receiver, earned the starting role out of spring practice and has started three games…Made his college debut and first career start in
season-opening win at New Mexico (Sept. 3).
Division I career statistics TACKLES SACKS FUMBLE
Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU
2011 Colorado State (fr.) 3 3 8 6 14 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 LOU GREENWOOD
Wide Receiver | 6-0 | 172 | Junior | 2L | Conroe, Texas (Conroe)
2011 (Junior): A second-year starter and former running back, has played in three games with two starts…Started the season-opening win at New Mexico (Sept. 3), and
made a pivotal, 27-yard reception late in the first half, getting his feet down barely in bounds; one play later, CSU took the lead with a TD pass to Crockett Gillmore; also
had a first-down run on the game-winning TD drive in the fourth quarter…In home-opening win over Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), converted a third-down play with a 15-
yard catch in the second quarter.
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Division I career statistics RECEIVING RUSHING OFFENSE
Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/Gm No Yds Avg TD Long Pl Yds
2009 Colorado State (fr.) 11 0 13 221 17.0 2 50 20.1 42 147 3.5 2 14 55 368
2010 Colorado State (so.) 12 9 34 474 13.9 2 73 39.5 16 61 3.8 1 20 50 535
2011 Colorado State (jr.) 3 2 5 66 13.2 0 27 22.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 5 66
Career totals (two years) 23 9 47 695 14.8 4 73 30.2 58 208 3.6 3 20 105 903
PUNT RETURNS KICKOFF RETURNS All‐Purpose
Year School No Yds Avg TD Long No Yds Avg TD Long Yds Avg/G
2009 Colorado State (fr.) 0 0 0.0 0 0 15 288 19.2 0 38 656 59.6
2010 Colorado State (so.) 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 19 19.0 0 19 554 46.2
Career totals 0 0 #DIV/0! 0 0 16 307 19.2 0 38 1210 52.6
74 MASON HATHAWAY
Offensive Line | 6-5 | 282 | Freshman | RS | Southlake, Texas (Carroll)
2011 (Freshman): A developing lineman with great potential, has played in one game…Missed several fall practices after an Aug. 16 ankle sprain, but returned to action in
time to travel to Albuquerque, where he made his college debut as a reserve in season-opening win at New Mexico (Sept. 3), as a substitute tackle for a few snaps in the
second quarter…Played most of the Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17), replacing injured T Joe Caprioglio (knee) with three minutes left in the first quarter. Career
Division I games played/started: 2/0 in 2011.
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75 BRANDON HAYNES
Offensive Line | 6-3 | 305 | Sophomore | VR | Cedar Hill, Texas (Dallas Jesuit)
2011 (Sophomore): A key reserve interior lineman, overcame a knee sprain during fall camp and has played in one game…Took first-team reps at guard in place of an
injured Jake Gdowski for nearly two weeks until sustaining his own knee injury Aug. 18…Worked his way back and played in his first 2011 game as a reserve in win vs.
Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), helping CSU rush for 242 yards. Career Division I games played/started: 4/0 (1/0 in 2011; 3/0 in 2010).
53 TANNER HEDSTROM
Long snapper | 6-1 | 220 | Sophomore | 1L | Fort Collins, Colo. (Fort Collins)
2011 (Sophomore): CSU’s primary long-snapper for punts and placements since Game 5 of his freshman season, when he replaced an injured Scott Albritton, has played
in three games.
7 IVORY HERD
Safety | 5-11 | 200 | Senior | 3L | Vista, Calif. (Rancho Buena Vista)
2011 (Senior): A locker-room leader and key defensive starter, has started three games at strong safety…Elected Aug. 26 one of five permanent team captains, one of two
on defense…In season-opening win at New Mexico (Sept. 3), made a critical play late in first quarter, recovering a fumble in the Rams’ end zone after Davis Burl poked the
ball from the hands of Crusoe Gongbay inches from the plane of the goal line…In home-opening win vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), set up a first-quarter TD by picking
off the Bears on the game’s first drive.
Division I career statistics TACKLES SACKS FUMBLE
Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU
2008 Colorado State (fr.) 13 0 7 2 9 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2009 Colorado State (so.) 12 5 15 22 37 0.0 0 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2
2010 Colorado State (jr.) 12 12 46 34 80 3.5 6 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 8 2
2011 Colorado State (sr.) 3 3 7 1 8 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 1 0 1 11 0
Career totals (four years) 40 20 75 59 134 3.5 6 0.0 0 1 1 0 2 19 4
9 C.J. JAMES
Defensive End | 6-3 | 242 | Junior | 2L | Orlando, Fla. (Colonial)
2011 (Junior): Secured the starting role during fall camp and has played in two games, with two starts…A starting DE at New Mexico (Sept. 3) in season-opening, 14-10
win, also played defensive tackle on occasion…Sacked Lobos QB Tarean Austin on a second-quarter series that eventually ended in a punt, then with just over four
minutes left in the game, and CSU protecting a 14-10 lead, combined with Shaquil Barrett to sack Austin on fourth-and-14…Did not play at Northern Colorado (Sept.
10)…Returned to the starting lineup in Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17) and sacked QB Tyler Hansen on third down to force a first-quarter punt; also forced a punt early
in fourth quarter, after hurrying Hansen into an incompletion.
Division I career statistics TACKLES SACKS FUMBLE
Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU
2009 Colorado State (fr.) 11 0 7 9 16 3.0 22 2.0 21 1 0 0 0 0 0
2010 Colorado State (so.) 9 5 9 16 25 4.0 14 1.5 7 1 1 0 0 0 0
2011 Colorado State (jr.) 2 2 7 4 11 2.5 8 2.5 8 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career totals (three years) 22 7 23 29 52 9.5 44 6.0 36 2 1 0 0 0 0
84 BLAKE JONES
Tight End | 6-5 | 241 | Freshman | HS | Tulsa, Okla. (Union)
2011 (Freshman): An intelligent and gifted true freshman, has played in three games, with one start…Not only took advantage of injuries during fall camp to ascend the
depth chart, but also impressed coaches enough to move him into key packages in the Rams’ offense…Made his college debut in season-opening win at New Mexico
(Sept. 3), entering on offense late in the first half…One week later, earned his first career start, as a second tight end in home opening win vs. Northern Colorado (Sept.
10).
Division I career statistics RECEIVING
Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/Gm
2011 Colorado State (fr.) 3 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0
52 MICHAEL KAWULOK (kuh-WALL-ik)
Linebacker | 6-3 | 224 | Senior | 3L | Boulder, Colo. (Monarch)
2011 (Senior): Sustained a knee injury at spring practice March 26, underwent surgery and has opted to use his available redshirt year in 2011…Having played as a
grayshirt true freshman in 2008, will return as a redshirt senior in 2012…Essentially another assistant coach, has helped to acclimate middle linebackers James Skelton,
Shaquil Barrett and Charles Favors.
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41 PETE KONTODIAKOS (cunn-DOH-DEE-aack-iss)
Punter | 6-3 | 224 | Junior | 2L | Tarpon Springs, Fla. (Countryside)
2011 (Junior): Enters Week 4 ranked third in the MW and 34th in the nation with a 41.8-yard gross average…A Ray Guy Award candidate, has played in three games…At
New Mexico (Sept. 3) in season-opening win, pinned the Lobos inside their own 10 with a 44-yard punt…In home-opening win vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), nearly
saw the end of his consecutive-games streak, but did finally enter the game in the fourth quarter to deliver a 50-yard punt with a 3-yard loss on the return, netting 53.
Division I career statistics Punting
Year School GP No Yds Avg Lg TB FC I20 50+ Blkd
2009 Colorado State (fr.) 12 52 2129 40.9 76 9 12 12 10 1
2010 Colorado State (so.) 12 51 2231 43.7 69 8 17 17 16 1
2011 Colorado State (jr.) 3 12 503 42 58 2 3 2 3 0
Career totals (two years) 27 115 4863 42.3 76 19 29 31 29 2
92 NUKU LATU (NOO-koo LAH-too)
Defensive Tackle | 6-2 | 298 | Senior | 3L | Mesa, Ariz. (Highland)
2011 (Senior): An anchor on the defensive line, has played in three games, with three starts...In season-opening win at New Mexico (Sept. 3), made his third career start,
his first since Sept. 18, 2010…Made a pair of second-half plays in home-opening win over Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), throwing Quintin Hildreth for a 3-yard loss in the
third quarter, then disrupting the throw of QB Matt Baca on a fourth-quarter interception by Dominique Vinson.
Division I career statistics TACKLES SACKS FUMBLE
Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU
2008 Colorado State (fr.) 13 0 0 1 1 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2009 Colorado State (so.) 12 1 4 9 13 2.5 6 1.5 5 1 0 0 0 0 0
2010 Colorado State (jr.) 12 1 5 5 10 0.5 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011 Colorado State (sr.) 3 3 2 2 4 1.0 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career totals (four years) 40 5 11 17 28 4.0 10 1.5 5 1 0 0 0 0 0
Blocked PAT at New Mexico (11/21/09)
9 MARQUISE LAW (mar-KEECE)
Wide Receiver | 6-4 | 195 | Junior | 1L | Miami, Fla. (American)
2011 (Junior): Capitalized on an open door at wide receiver during fall camp and emerged as a starter…Has played in three games, with two starts…Made his first career
start in season-opening win at New Mexico (Sept. 3)… In Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17), made a lead block on a 34-yard Crockett Gillmore reception that set up the
game’s first touchdown.
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Division I career statistics RECEIVING RUSHING OFFENSE
Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/Gm No Yds Avg TD Long Pl Yds
2008 Colorado State (fr.) 2 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2009 Colorado State (fr.) 3 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2010 Colorado State (so.) 12 0 16 173 10.8 0 19 14.4 0 0 0.0 0 0 16 173
2011 Colorado State (jr.) 3 2 2 9 4.5 0 5 3.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 9
Career totals (three‐plus years) 20 2 18 182 10.1 0 19 9.1 0 0 #### 0 0 18 182
30 JAKE LEVIN (LEVV-inn)
Fullback | 6-2 | 217 | Sophomore | 1L | Brighton, Colo. (Legacy)
2011 (Sophomore): Bounced back from a knee injury that truncated his true freshman season to earn a significant role in the CSU backfield; has played in three games…In
season-opening win at New Mexico (Sept. 3), made what coaches voted the special-teams play of the week, launching himself through a wedge during a fourth-quarter
kickoff to drop returner Lamaar Thomas…In first quarter of home-opening win vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), caught a play-action pass for his first career touchdown,
giving CSU an early 14-0 lead; also made a kickout block on Chris Nwoke’s second-quarter TD run, before leaving with a knee injury in the third quarter…Shrugged off the
injury to play one week later in Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17).
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Division I career statistics RUSHING RECEIVING OFFENSE
Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G No Yds Avg TD Long Pl Yds
2010 Colorado State (fr.) 6 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 1 1 1.0 0 1 1 1
2011 Colorado State (so.) 3 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 3 20 6.7 1 12 3 20
Career totals (two years) 9 0 0 0 ### 0 0 0.0 4 21 5.3 1 12 4 21
Tackles: 2 in 2010, 1 in 2011
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5 CHARLES LOVETT
Wide Receiver | 5-8 | 172 | Freshman | HS | Tampa, Fla. (Hillsborough)
2011 (Freshman): Having excited coaches since his first college practice in the fall, led Head Coach Steve Fairchild on Aug. 10 to declare he would play as a true freshman,
and has played in three games…Saw his first collegiate action in season-opening win at New Mexico (Sept. 3), entering in the second quarter; made his first career punt
return early in the fourth quarter, a 12-yard runback to the Lobos’ 40, giving the Rams a short field en route to their game-winning touchdown drive…In Denver loss vs.
Colorado (Sept. 17), threw his first career pass, a 23-yard touchdown to Crockett Gillmore after catching a lateral from Pete Thomas; the play vaulted the Rams back in the
game, cutting the CU lead to 21-14 with 14:20 remaining in the contest…Earlier in Buffs contest, had two third-down receptions to extend separate drives, including the
game-opening TD march.
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Division I career statistics RECEIVING RUSHING OFFENSE
Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/Gm No Yds Avg TD Long Pl Yds
2011 Colorado State (fr.) 3 0 5 25 5.0 0 7 8.3 0 0 0.0 0 0 5 25.0
PUNT RETURNS KICKOFF RETURNS All‐Purpose
Year School No Yds Avg TD Long No Yds Avg TD Long Yds Avg/G
2011 Colorado State (fr.) 1 12 12.0 0 12 0 0 0.0 0 0 23 11.5
Additional statistics ‐‐ Threw 23‐yard TD pass, vs. Colorado (09/17/11)
76 PAUL MADSEN
Offensive Tackle | 6-4 | 309 | Senior | 3L | Provo, Utah. (San Ramon)
2011 (Senior): A preseason all-conference selection, has started two games…Elected Aug. 26 one of five permanent team captains, one of two on offense…Started at New
Mexico (Sept. 3) in season-opening win, making a lead block on Chris Nwoke’s game-winning touchdown run in the fourth quarter…Helped CSU rush for 242 yards in
home-opening win over Northern Colorado (Sept. 10). Career Division I games played/started: 29/22 (3/3 in 2011; 12/12 in 2010; 11/7 in 2009; 3/0 in 2008).
72 TYLER McDERMOTT
Center | 6-2 | 291 | Senior | 1L | Lake Worth, Fla. (Palm Beach Central)
2011 (Senior): A key reserve with starting experience, has played in two games…Saw occasional action at center in season-opening win at New Mexico (Sept. 3)…Entered
in the second quarter of home-opening win over Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), and played most of the balance of the game at center, helping the Rams rush for 242 yards.
Career Division I games played/started: 16/3 (2/0 in 2011; 11/3 in 2010; 3/0 in 2008).
44 JOE McKAY
Fullback | 6-1 | 238 | Sophomore | VR | Akron, Colo. (Akron)
2011 (Sophomore): A reserve fullback, has played in two games…Made his college debut in the home opener vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), pressed into service after
the team lost Austin Gillmore and Jake Levin…Earned a role on special teams and, in second quarter of Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17), blocked CSU’s first punt since
Sept. 16, 2006, but the punt bounced off a teammate and into the hands of the Buffs; earlier, on CSU’s kickoff after a first-quarter TD, launched himself through the wedge
to drop KR Kyle Washington.
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Division I career statistics RUSHING RECEIVING OFFENSE
Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G No Yds Avg TD Long Pl Yds
2010 Colorado State (fr.) 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2011 Colorado State (so.) 2 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Career totals (two years) 2 0 0 0 ### 0 0 0.0 0 0 ### 0 0 0 0
Blocked punt vs. Colorado (09/17/11)
40 MAX MORGAN
Linebacker | 6-1 | 217 | Freshman | RS | Greeley, Colo. (Greeley West)
2011 (Freshman): After enjoying arguably the best spring among CSU’s linebackers, entered fall No. 2 on the depth chart at outside linebacker, and has played in two
games…In season opener at New Mexico (Sept. 3), played in his first college contest, making his debut on a second-quarter kickoff before playing defensively for a
cramping Mike Orakpo in the third quarter…One week later, in 33-14 win vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), sacked QB Matt Baca in the end zone, the first sack of his
career and first CSU safety since Blake Smith scored two points in an Oct. 28, 2005, win at New Mexico…Injured a knee in UNC game and did not play ensuing contest vs.
Colorado (Sept. 17) in Denver.
Division I career statistics TACKLES SACKS FUMBLE
Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU
2011 Colorado State (fr.) 2 0 1 1 2 1.5 6 1.0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0
Recorded safety vs. Northern Colorado (9/10/11)
50 MASON MYERS
Offensive Line | 6-3 | 302 | Freshman | RS | Oklahoma City, OK (Southmoore)
2011 (Freshman): Reserve offensive lineman capable of playing either center or guard, has played in three games…Serves as a fullback on CSU’s punt-protection
unit…Made his college debut in season-opener at New Mexico (Sept. 3). Career Division I games played/started: 2/0 in 2011.
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55 ERIC NIEDERBERGER (NEED-er-BER-ger)
Linebacker | 6-1 | 214 | Freshman | RS | Nevada City, Calif. (Nevada Union)
2011 (Freshman): A reserve linebacker, has played in two games…Played in his first collegiate contest in home-opening win vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), on the
kickoff-coverage units; also saw fourth-quarter action at linebacker.
6 CHRIS NWOKE (WOH-kay)
Running Back | 6-0 | 215 | Sophomore | 1L | Highlands Ranch, Colo. (ThunderRidge)
2011 (Sophomore): A power back capable of leaping over defenders, has played in three games…In season-opening 14-10 win at New Mexico (Sept. 3), converted an
third-and-1 in the first quarter, and a late fourth-and-1 to keep alive the game-winning march, which ended with his go-ahead, 2-yard touchdown TD plunge…In home-
opening win over Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), on a first-half scoring drive, had seven carries for 44 yards, including a 20-yard burst on the series’ first play and a 1-yard
touchdown plunge; rested by coaches during the second half… In Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17), converted a third-and-1, setting up a fourth-quarter TD that cut the
Buffs’ lead to 21-14.
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Division I career statistics RUSHING RECEIVING OFFENSE
Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G No Yds Avg TD Long Pl Yds
2010 Colorado State (fr.) 9 3 74 357 4.8 1 31 39.7 17 75 4.4 0 16 91 432
2011 Colorado State (so.) 3 0 31 134 4.3 2 24 44.7 5 35 7.0 0 9 36 169
Career totals (two years) 12 3 105 491 4.7 3 31 40.9 22 110 5.0 0 16 127 601
1 MIKE ORAKPO (oh-RACK-poh)
Linebacker | 6-1 | 213 | Sophomore | 1L | Houston, Texas (Westbury)
2011 (Sophomore): A key cog in the CSU defense, has played in three games, with three starts…Made his first career appearance in the starting lineup in season-opening
win at New Mexico (Sept. 3), and on CSU’s first 2011 snap, threw QB Tarean Austin for a 3-yard loss; later in first quarter, blew up a screen for a 7-yard loss and UNM
missed a field goal three plays later…In home-opening win over Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), had a team-leading 10 total tackles, a career best…With a tip of his cap to
fellow LB Mychal Sisson and former LB Austin Gillmore, both of whom sustained serious injuries in UNC contest, wore each player’s jersey during practice leading up to
the Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17).
Division I career statistics TACKLES SACKS FUMBLE
Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU
2010 Colorado State (fr.) 12 0 21 16 37 2.5 27 2.0 25 1 0 0 0 0 1
2011 Colorado State (so.) 3 3 21 4 25 2.0 10 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career totals (two years) 15 3 42 20 62 4.5 37 2.0 25 1 0 0 0 0 1
44 COLTON PAULHUS (PAUL-us)
Defensive Line | 6-2 | 274 | Sophomore | JC | Granite Bay, Calif. (American River College)
2011 (Sophomore): After transferring to CSU over the winter, worked his way into the defensive-line rotation and has played in three games…Also serves as a key
protector on the punt-protection unit…Played in his first Division I contest in season-opening win at New Mexico (Sept. 3)…Saw action at defensive end in the home-
opening win over Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), sharing a tackle for loss.
Division I career statistics TACKLES SACKS FUMBLE
Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU
2011 Colorado State (so.) 3 0 0 2 2 0.5 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
36 DREW REILLY
Safety | 6-3 | 184 | Freshman | HS | Valley Center, Calif. (Valley Center)
2011 (Freshman): A 21-year-old grayshirt, who initially signed with the Rams out of high school in February 2008, has played in three games…Left on a two-year LDS
mission in the fall of 2008 before enrolling at CSU in January 2011 and going through spring practice…Made his collegiate debut in season-opening win at New Mexico
(Sept. 3), entering on defense in the second quarter; also saw key playing time in the fourth quarter, for an injured Austin Gray.
Division I career statistics TACKLES SACKS FUMBLE
Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU
2011 Colorado State (fr.) 3 0 0 1 1 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
70 WESTON RICHBURG (RITCH-berg)
Center | 6-4 | 300 | Sophomore | 1L | Bushland, Texas (Bushland)
2011 (Sophomore): The anchor of the Rams’ offensive line, has played in three games, with three starts…One of three offensive starters from tiny Bushland (Texas) High
School…Showed his versatility during fall camp; with occasional reps at tackle on an injury-depleted line…Helped CSU rush for 242 yards in home-opening win over
Northern Colorado (Sept. 10)…In Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17), made a lead block on a 34-yard Crockett Gillmore screen that set up the game’s first touchdown,
then on a second-half TD drive, threw a nice block to spring Raymond Carter for 16 yards. Career Division I games played/started: 15/15 (3/3 in 2011; 12/12 in 2010).
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51 TY SAMBRAILO (sam-BRY-loh)
Offensive Line | 6-5 | 299 | Freshman | RS | Watsonville, Calif. (St. Francis Catholic)
2011 (Freshman): An agile big man who can perform freestyle tricks on skis, has played in two games…Saw first-team reps during fall camp as the Rams adjusted their
line due to injuries…Made his college debut in season-opening win at New Mexico (Sept. 3)…Saw several snaps in CSU’s heavy package in Denver loss vs. Colorado
(Sept. 17). Career Division I games played/started: 2/0 in 2011.
29 BRODERICK SARGENT
Defensive End | 6-2 | 233 | Junior | 2L | Chesterfield, Mo. (Parkway Central)
2011 (Junior): CSU’s most promising defensive lineman out of fall camp, sustained a season-ending ACL injury less than five minutes into the season, on the Rams’ fourth
defensive snap at New Mexico (Sept. 3).
Division I career statistics TACKLES SACKS FUMBLE
Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU
2009 Colorado State (fr.) 12 0 4 3 7 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2010 Colorado State (so.) 11 11 18 19 37 6.5 18 2.0 10 0 1 0 0 0 0
2011 Colorado State (jr.) 1 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career totals (three years) 24 12 22 22 44 6.5 18 2.0 10 0 1 0 0 0 0
15 MARCUS SHAW
Cornerback | 5-8 | 176 | Junior | 2L | Dallas, Texas (Duncanville)
2011 (Junior): Sees plenty of playing time in the CSU secondary as a reserve cornerback, and has played in three games.
Division I career statistics TACKLES SACKS FUMBLE
Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU
2009 Colorado State (fr.) 11 0 4 1 5 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2010 Colorado State (so.) 8 0 4 2 6 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011 Colorado State (jr.) 3 0 0 1 1 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career totals (three years) 22 0 8 4 12 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 MYCHAL SISSON (SISS-in)
Linebacker | 5-11 | 211 | Senior | 3L | Duncanville, Texas (Duncanville)
2011 (Senior): A consensus preseason all-conference selection, and a member of the Nagurski and Lombardi watch lists, has played in two games, with two
starts…Entered the season leading the nation in career tackles for loss, after pacing the country in 2010 with seven forced fumbles…Elected Aug. 26 one of five permanent
team captains, one of two on defense…Kicked off his senior year in conference-opening win at New Mexico (Sept. 3), with a team-high 11 tackles, including 1½ sacks;
dropped QB Tarean Austin short of the sticks on an early third-down run, forcing a missed 48-yard FG attempt, then sacked him later in the first half to force another FG
attempt…Against UNM, became just the 14th player in program annals to reach the 300-tackle milestone…In home-opening win vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10),
sustained a painful broken ankle during the second quarter; underwent surgery that night and the program hopes to return him to the field by season’s end…Until the
injury, had not missed a game in his college career, playing in 39 straight, having started 37 of those 39 with 12 consecutive starts…In fact, prior to his redshirt season as
a true freshman in 2007, had not missed an organized football game since seventh grade.
Division I career statistics TACKLES SACKS FUMBLE
Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU
2009 Colorado State (fr.) 11 0 4 1 5 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2010 Colorado State (so.) 8 0 4 2 6 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011 Colorado State (jr.) 2 0 0 1 1 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career totals (three years) 21 0 8 4 12 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
43 JAMES SKELTON
Linebacker | 6-2 | 230 | Junior | 2L | Littleton, Colo. (Chatfield)
2011 (Junior): After strong work in the Rams’ offseason conditioning program, earned the starting role at middle linebacker in place of an injured Michael Kawulok, then
replaced an injured Mychal Sisson on the outside three games into the year, and has played in two games, with two starts…In season-opening win at New Mexico (Sept.
3), made his first start since Sept. 11, 2010, and his first career as a middle linebacker…Did not dress for home-opening win vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10)…Returned
to starting lineup in Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17), replacing Sisson at SLB; also played middle linebacker in the second quarter.
Division I career statistics TACKLES SACKS FUMBLE
Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU
2009 Colorado State (fr.) 12 3 17 25 42 1.5 3 0.5 2 0 0 0 1 18 0
2010 Colorado State (so.) 12 1 9 7 16 2.0 7 1.0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011 Colorado State (jr.) 2 2 8 3 11 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career totals (three years) 26 6 34 35 69 3.5 10 1.5 7 0 0 0 1 18 0
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22 ELIJAH-BLU SMITH
Cornerback | 5-11 | 194 | Senior | 3L | Los Angeles, Calif. (Crenshaw)
2011 (Senior): A veteran leader in the Rams’ secondary, shifted from safety to his natural cornerback position prior to spring practice, and has played in three games, with
three starts…In season-opening win at New Mexico (Sept. 3), saw his first game action at cornerback since high school…In home-opening win over Northern Colorado
(Sept. 10), combined on a tackle for loss…In Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17), had blanket coverage on Toney Clemons to prevent a deep reception down the right
sideline late in the first half.
Division I career statistics TACKLES SACKS FUMBLE
Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU
2008 Colorado State (fr.) 10 3 24 12 36 3.0 14 1.0 7 1 1 0 0 0 1
2009 Colorado State (so.) 12 12 42 32 74 0.0 0 0.0 0 1 1 28 3 54 5
2010 Colorado State (jr.) 11 9 26 16 42 0.0 0 0.0 0 1 2 3 0 0 0
2011 Colorado State (sr.) 3 3 10 5 15 0.5 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Career totals (four years) 36 27 30 65 167 3.5 14 1.0 7 3 4 31 3 54 7
8 BYRON STEELE
Wide Receiver | 6-3 | 211 | Junior | 1L | Arlington, Texas (Lamar)
2011 (Junior): A big, speedy target, has not played…Serving an indefinite suspension for violation of team rules…Still practiced with team, and impersonated CU’s Paul
Richardson, the nation’s leader in receiving yards through two games, at practices prior to the Rams’ contest vs. Colorado (Sept. 17) in Denver.
COMB
Division I career statistics RECEIVING RUSHING OFFENSE
Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/Gm No Yds Avg TD Long Pl Yds
2009 Colorado State (fr.) 3 0 2 60 30.0 0 44 20.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 60
2010 Colorado State (so.) 12 2 20 313 15.6 0 40 26.1 0 0 0.0 0 0 20 313
2011 Colorado State (jr.) 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Career totals (two years) 15 2 22 373 17.0 0 44 24.9 0 0 0.0 0 0 22 373
88 BEN TEDFORD
Tight End | 6-6 | 250 | Junior | 1L | Littleton, Colo. (Columbine)
2011 (Junior): A former defensive lineman, has not played…Sustained a neck injury early in August and missed most of fall camp.
Division I career statistics RECEIVING
Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/Gm
2009 Colorado State (fr.) 2 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0
2010 Colorado State (so.) 12 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0
2011 Colorado State (jr.) 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0
Career totals (two years) 14 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0
Additional statistics: 1 tackle in 2009; 1 tackle in 2010
5 MOMO THOMAS
Cornerback | 5-9 | 182 | Junior | 2L | Kissimmee, Fla. (Osceola)
2011 (Junior): Enters Week 4 ranked second in the MW and 19th in the nation with an 11.7-yard punt-return average…Back in the lineup after the conference granted him a
medical hardship waiver for 2010, has played in three games, with three starts…In home-opening win over Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), ripped off a career-long 26-yard
punt return…In Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17), prevented a completion intended for the nation’s leader in receiving yards entering the game, Paul Richardson; also
had five punt returns for 62 yards (12.4 avg.).
Division I career statistics TACKLES SACKS FUMBLE
Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU
2008 Colorado State (fr.) 13 10 38 16 54 3.0 4 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 16 3
2009 Colorado State (so.) 11 8 31 12 43 1.0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4
2010 Colorado State (jr.) 4 3 8 5 13 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 20 0
2011 Colorado State (jr.) 3 3 5 2 7 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career totals (three‐plus years) 31 24 30 35 117 4.0 5 0.0 0 0 0 0 3 36 7
PUNT RETURNS KICKOFF RETURNS All‐Purpose
Year School No Yds Avg TD Long No Yds Avg TD Long Yds Avg/G
2008 Colorado State (fr.) 5 16 3.2 0 9 0 0 0.0 0 0 32 2.5
2009 Colorado State (so.) 7 46 6.6 0 18 1 26 26.0 0 33 72 24.0
2010 Colorado State (jr.) 7 80 11.4 0 24 0 0 0.0 0 0 100 25.0
2011 Colorado State (jr.) 10 117 12 0 26 0 0 0.0 0 0 117 0.0
Career totals (three years) 29 259 8.9 0 26 1 26 26.0 0 33 321 10.4
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4 PETE THOMAS
Quarterback | 6-5 | 217 | Sophomore | 1L | El Cajon, Calif. (Valhalla)
2011 (Sophomore): CSU’s first returning starter at quarterback since 2007, has played in three games, with three starts…Elected Aug. 26 one of five permanent team
captains, one of two on offense, among the youngest season-long captains in team history…In season-opening, 14-10 win at New Mexico (Sept. 3), stood in the pocket to
take a hit immediately after launching a 33-yard TD pass to Crockett Gillmore late in the second quarter, giving the Rams a 7-3 advantage; enjoyed the second-most
accurate day by a CSU passer ever…His .846 completion percentage (22-for-26) against UNM was eclipsed by only Caleb Hanie, who connected on 20 of 23 passes (.870)
in another 14-10 win, at Colorado, Sept. 9, 2006…In home-opening win over Northern Colorado (Sept. 10)), hit 11 targets, including a 9-yard pass to Lou Greenwood
early in the second half to eclipse 3,000 career yards and become the youngest player and first sophomore in school annals to reach that landmark; soon after, found a
hole and ran for a career-long 17 yards, helping set up a field goal...In Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17), scored his first career rushing touchdown, on the opening
drive. a 4-yard run; had three carries for 14 yards on the drive, including a 9-yard run to set up his TD on third down…Later in Buffs contest, made his first career
reception, a 4-yard loss on a pass from Raymond Carter.
Division I career statistics PASSING RUSHING
Year School GP GS Effic Cmp Att Int Pct Yds TD Lg Avg/G No Yds Avg TD Lg
2010 Colorado State (fr.) 12 12 124.53 253 391 13 64.7 2662 11 73 221.8 77 ‐113 ‐1.5 0 12
2011 Colorado State (so.) 3 3 123.40 68 96 3 70.8 594 2 34 198.0 17 1 0.3 1 17
Career totals (two years) 15 15 124.31 321 487 16 65.9 3256 13 73 217.1 94 ‐112 ‐1.2 1 17
Additional statistics ‐‐ Caught pass for ‐4 yards, vs. Colorado (09/17/11)
2 EZRA THOMPSON
Safety | 6-2 | 207 | Sophomore | 1L | Tinley Park, Ill. (Lincoln-Way East)
2011 (Sophomore): A valuable and experienced contributor in the Rams’ secondary, has not played…Serving an indefinite suspension for violation of team rules.
Division I career statistics TACKLES SACKS FUMBLE
Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU
2010 Colorado State (fr.) 12 3 18 11 29 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
2011 Colorado State (so.) 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career totals (two years) 12 3 18 11 29 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
47 ZACH TIEDGEN (TEE-jin)
Defensive Line | 6-4 | 270 | Junior | 1L | Highlands Rach, Colo. (ThunderRidge)
2011 (Junior): Slowly worked his way back after missing nearly a year of practice, due to a shoulder injury that sidelined him during spring 2010, and a knee injury
sustained during the ensuing summer…Has played in two games…Shifted from defensive end to defensive tackle prior to spring 2011…In season-opening win at New
Mexico (Sept. 3), played his first game since Nov. 27, 2009…Did not dress for home opener vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 10).
Division I career statistics TACKLES SACKS FUMBLE
Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU
2009 Colorado State (fr.) 11 7 10 14 24 3.0 10 0.5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
2010 Colorado State (so.) ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐
2011 Colorado State (jr.) 2 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career totals (three years) 13 7 10 14 24 3.0 10 0.5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
24 DOMINIQUE VINSON (domm-in-EEK)
Defensive back | 6-0 | 165 | Junior | 1L | Huntington Beach, Calif. (Saddleback College)
2011 (Junior): A playmaking and versatile athlete, has played in three games…Having rebounded from a shoulder injury that cut short his 2011 spring, spent much of fall
camp as a wide receiver, but returned to the defensive side of the ball just before the season opener at New Mexico (Sept. 3)…Inserted during the first series of Lobos
contest, played most of the game, including his first career sack, dropping Tarean Austin for a 5-yard loss deep in UNM territory, forcing a third-quarter punt…In fourth
quarter of home-opening win over Northern Colorado, posted his second Division I interception, picking off Matt Baca.
Division I career statistics TACKLES SACKS FUMBLE
Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU
2010 Colorado State (so.) 10 0 15 7 22 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2
2011 Colorado State (jr.) 3 0 4 2 6 1.0 5 1.0 5 0 0 0 1 25 0
Career totals (two years) 13 0 19 9 28 1.0 5 1.0 5 0 0 0 2 25 2
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96 CURTIS WILSON
Defensive Line | 6-4 | 262 | Sophomore | VR | Orlando, Fla. (Timber Creek)
2011 (Sophomore): Having worked his way into the defensive-line rotation, has played in three games…Made his sophomore debut in season-opening win at New Mexico
(Sept. 3), entering in the first quarter and playing much of the game; late in contest, with CSU protecting a 14-10 lead and just over three minutes left, sacked Tarean
Austin at the Rams’ 25-yard line, the first sack of his career…In home-opening win over Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), flushed QB Dylan Orms from the pocket and into
the arms of Nordly Capi for a first-quarter sack…Saw several defensive snaps in Denver loss vs. Colorado (Sept. 17).
Division I career statistics TACKLES SACKS FUMBLE
Year School GP GS Solo Ast Tot TFL Yds No Yds FF FR Yds Int Yds PBU
2010 Colorado State (fr.) 1 0 1 0 1 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011 Colorado State (so.) 3 0 1 2 3 1.0 4 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career totals (two years) 4 0 2 2 4 1.0 4 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 MATT YEMM
Wide Receiver | 5-11 | 194 | Senior | 3L | Fort Collins, Colo. (Fort Collins)
2011 (Senior): A savvy veteran, has played in three games with one start…Started Game 2, the home-opening win over Northern Colorado (Sept. 10), and converted a
third-and-17 to keep alive a second-quarter TD march, a 20-yard gain.
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Division I career statistics RECEIVING RUSHING OFFENSE
Year School GP GS No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/Gm No Yds Avg TD Long Pl Yds
2008 Colorado State (fr.) 9 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2009 Colorado State (so.) 12 0 5 54 10.8 0 18 4.5 0 0 0.0 0 0 5 54
2010 Colorado State (jr.) 12 1 21 265 12.6 1 36 22.1 1 ‐2 ‐2.0 0 0 22 263
2011 Colorado State (sr.) 3 1 5 57 11.4 0 20 19.0 0 0 0 0 0 5 57
Career totals (four years) 36 2 31 376 12.1 1 36 10.4 1 ‐2 ‐2.0 0 0 32 374
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